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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,735 Nissan Pathfinder S | |||
| Difference: $6,755 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,887 Nissan Pathfinder S | |||
| Difference: $6,269 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Pathfinder | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | S | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,210 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $25,499 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| Floor mats | 155 | ||
| Portable navigation system | 590 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | 570 | |
| AWD | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | ||
| Floor mats | 107 | ||
| Portable navigation system | 501 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | 484 | |
| AWD | 1,820 | 1,820 | |
| Navigation system | 676 | ||
| Options (change) | 745 | 2,570 | 3,365 |
| Options (change) | 608 | 2,304 | 2,980 |
| Destination | 780 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $28,735 | $35,490 | $42,045 |
| Total Invoice | $26,887 | $33,156 | $39,073 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,210 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Pathfinder | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | S | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 266hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/22 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/75-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $28,735 | $35,490 | $42,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,345 | -9,235 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,735 | $31,145 | $32,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,665 |
| Total Invoice | $26,887 | $33,156 | $39,073 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,059 | -8,582 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,887 | $29,097 | $30,491 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,394 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Pathfinder | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | S | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $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 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $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 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| Portable navigation system | $400 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| 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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,335 | $7,680 | $12,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,345 | $9,235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,059 | -8,582 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Pathfinder | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 72.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,446 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 57.6 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 44.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 28.1 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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