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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,946

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $7,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderEscape
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,550 $26,370
Base Invoice $36,048 $24,587
Cargo Package 200  
Premium Package 2,300  
Floor mats 200  
Rear bumper protector 200  
Roof rack crossbars 300  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
Navigation system   1,995
Remote start   345
Cargo tray   90
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
3.0L V6   1,195
Cargo Package 167  
Premium Package 2,091  
Floor mats 152  
Rear bumper protector 146  
Roof rack crossbars 246  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336
Navigation system   1,696
Remote start   293
Cargo tray   77
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 3,200 7,600
Options (change) 2,802 6,534
Destination 845 825
Total Price $43,595 $34,795
Total Invoice $39,695 $31,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,064
Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderEscape
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVTA6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/70-16
Total Price$43,595$34,795
Adjustments for Features-5,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,450$34,795
Total Invoice$39,695$31,946
Adjustments for Features-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,010$31,946

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderEscape
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,040$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in103.1 in
Length197.2 in174.7 in
Width77.2 in71.1 in
Height69.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Total Requested210087%
Total Not Requested32513%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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