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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: $36,495

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,628

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $33,500
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $30,982
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,800
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 401A   2,000  
Floor mats     240
Satellite radio     350
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,561
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 401A   1,740  
Floor mats     176
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 2,390
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 2,041
Destination 795 795 605
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $36,495
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,170 $33,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,732
Model Year201220122006
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/65-17
Total Price$38,595$42,800$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,595$41,550$36,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,955$0
Total Invoice$35,342$39,170$33,628
Adjustments for Features0-1,144-18
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,342$38,026$33,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,684$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122006
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Roof rack  $300
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,845$7,095$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,144-18

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122006
ModelTaurusPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.2 in
Length202.9 in187.6 in
Width76.2 in72.8 in
Height60.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.149.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.179.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested225087%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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