Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

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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: $42,715

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,347

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $7,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimLESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,080 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,418 $38,862
Navigation system 2,400  
Floor mats 155  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600  
5.6L V8 1,700  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,130
Rear bumper protector   85
Roof rack crossbars   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Navigation system 2,082  
Floor mats 106  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388  
5.6L V8 1,573  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,604
Rear bumper protector   74
Roof rack crossbars   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 5,855 8,510
Options (change) 5,149 7,426
Destination 780 895
Total Price $42,715 $51,080
Total Invoice $39,347 $47,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,026
Model Year20082014
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimLESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,715$51,080
Adjustments for Features0-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,715$44,790
Total Invoice$39,347$47,183
Adjustments for Features0-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,347$41,373

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimLESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,779 lb.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested145045%
Total Not Requested175055%

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