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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,295

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,051

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,982 $27,273 $30,178
Floor mats 240    
Satellite radio 350    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range 2,200 2,320 2,325
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Audiophile Package   510  
Floor mats 176    
Satellite radio 304    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,561 1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range 2,035 2,111 2,117
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 6,190 10,545 8,250
Options (change) 5,464 9,181 7,232
Destination 605 785 785
Total Price $40,295 $40,575 $41,430
Total Invoice $37,051 $37,239 $38,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $422
Model Year200620082008
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,295$40,575$41,430
Adjustments for Features-2550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,040$40,575$41,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605
Total Invoice$37,051$37,239$38,195
Adjustments for Features-2340-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,817$37,239$37,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$726

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Skid plates$150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,255$5,000$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2340-230

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length187.6 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,859 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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