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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: $38,495

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,393

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,800 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $31,259 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Floor mats 240      
Satellite radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800 795 795 795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600      
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Package 202B   2,950    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Floor mats 176      
Satellite radio 304      
Navigation system 1,561 694 694 694
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388      
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Package 202B   2,575    
Roof rack crossbars   122 122 122
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 3,990 8,045 5,095 5,095
Options (change) 3,429 7,021 4,446 4,446
Destination 705 895 895 895
Total Price $38,495 $41,940 $44,190 $49,090
Total Invoice $35,393 $38,689 $40,963 $45,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,543
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,495$41,940$44,190$49,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,265-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,495$40,040$40,925$44,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$35,393$38,689$40,963$45,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,753-3,027-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,393$36,936$37,936$41,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$4,246

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201520152015
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$6,030$7,930$9,295$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,265$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,753-3,027-4,350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length187.6 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height72.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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