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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: $39,020

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $33,837 $38,663
Navigation system 1,850 1,550    
Remote start 425 425    
Sunroof 995      
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 402A   3,100    
Premium Package     3,330  
Floor mats     210 210
Navigation system 1,610 1,349    
Remote start 398 398    
Sunroof 866      
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 402A   2,697    
Premium Package     3,087  
Floor mats     159 159
Options (change) 6,070 5,075 3,540 210
Options (change) 5,310 4,444 3,246 159
Destination 795 795 900 900
Total Price $39,020 $44,025 $40,850 $42,720
Total Invoice $35,740 $40,264 $37,983 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $295
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$39,020$44,025$40,850$42,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-2,730-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,020$41,800$38,120$39,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$1,470
Total Invoice$35,740$40,264$37,983$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-2,035-2,538-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$38,229$35,445$36,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,489$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,710$6,935$7,440$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$2,730$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,035-2,538-2,910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in114.2 in
Length202.9 in197.2 in
Width76.2 in77.2 in
Height60.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.147.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.179.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125049%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested190060%
Total Not Requested125040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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