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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: $36,130

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,195

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,460 $40,275 $40,240
Base Invoice $32,565 $38,060 $37,264
Navigation system 795 795  
Floor mats     200
Navigation system 755 755  
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 795 795 200
Options (change) 755 755 163
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $36,130 $41,945 $41,265
Total Invoice $34,195 $39,690 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year201620162012
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6hp
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20265/60-18
Total Price$36,130$41,945$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,130$39,295$39,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,165$0
Total Invoice$34,195$39,690$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,508-1,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,195$37,182$37,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,987$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201620162012
ModelTaurusTaurusPathfinder
TrimLimitedSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
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
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt 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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,830$7,480$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,508-1,196

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.2 in
Length202.9 in192.3 in
Width76.2 in72.8 in
Height60.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,446 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 in40.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

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