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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: $4,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,080 $34,400 $42,765
Navigation system 2,400    
Floor mats 155    
Cargo mat 85 100 100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
5.6L V8 1,700    
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Package 202A   4,100  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
AWD   2,150 2,150
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Running boards   595 595
3.5L V6     0
Navigation system 2,082    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo mat 70 95 95
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388    
5.6L V8 1,573    
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Package 202A   3,895  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
AWD   2,053 2,054
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Running boards   565 565
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 5,940 12,280 7,245
Options (change) 5,219 11,676 6,894
Destination 780 1,095 1,095
Total Price $42,800 $47,775 $51,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,675
Model Year200820192019
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,800$47,775$51,105
Adjustments for Features0-5,615-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$42,160$43,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820192019
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
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  
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,780$11,395$13,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,501-1,247

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082019
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 XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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
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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