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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSELSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $30,510 $36,310
Base Invoice $21,127 $28,266 $33,630
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895 1,000 1,000
Heated mirrors 35    
Journey Package   1,300  
Leather Package   1,850  
Premium Package   1,750  
Floor mats   155 155
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797 867 867
Heated mirrors 31    
Journey Package   1,127  
Leather Package   1,605  
Premium Package   1,519  
Floor mats   107 107
Options (change) 3,660 6,055 1,155
Options (change) 3,258 5,225 974
Destination 685 780 780
Total Price $27,325 $37,345 $38,245
Total Invoice $25,070 $34,271 $35,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSELSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$27,325$37,345$38,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,555-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$31,790$32,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$25,070$34,271$35,384
Adjustments for Features0-5,098-5,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$29,173$30,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$924

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSELSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,650$7,205$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,098-5,287

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in112.2 in
Length197.6 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.079.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Journey Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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