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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: $28,615

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,776

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $2,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,980 $28,360 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,283 $26,886 $29,479 $34,952
Airbag Package 700      
Floor mats 155      
AWD   2,000 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
Airbag Package 607      
Floor mats 106      
AWD   1,840 1,820 1,820
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
Options (change) 855 2,000 2,570 2,570
Options (change) 713 1,840 2,304 2,304
Destination 780 825 825 825
Total Price $28,615 $31,185 $34,915 $40,930
Total Invoice $26,776 $29,551 $32,608 $38,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,615$31,185$34,915$40,930
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-4,520-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,615$28,545$30,395$31,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850$3,450
Total Invoice$26,776$29,551$32,608$38,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,502-4,221-8,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,776$27,049$28,387$29,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,338$2,719

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
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
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,435$6,075$7,955$12,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$4,520$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,502-4,221-8,313

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length192.3 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.4,752 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 Headroom40.0 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
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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