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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: $42,800

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $7,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,417

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,080 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,418 $39,800
Navigation system 2,400  
Floor mats 155  
Cargo mat 85 100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600  
5.6L V8 1,700  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Navigation system 2,082  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo mat 70 95
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388  
5.6L V8 1,573  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Rear bumper protector   71
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,054
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,940 7,220
Options (change) 5,219 6,870
Destination 780 945
Total Price $42,800 $49,840
Total Invoice $39,417 $47,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $417
Model Year20082017
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,800$49,840
Adjustments for Features0-8,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$41,695
Total Invoice$39,417$47,615
Adjustments for Features0-7,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,417$39,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimLELimited
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$13,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,781

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length192.3 in198.3 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,779 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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