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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: $40,015

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,052

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,120 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $35,304 $26,790 $29,361
Value Package 2,100    
Floor mats 200    
Navigation system 1,850 1,995 1,995
5.6L V8 1,080    
4WD w/low range 2,200 2,295 2,295
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   225 225
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
Third-row seat   845 375
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Value Package 1,943    
Floor mats 163    
Navigation system 1,605 1,696 1,696
5.6L V8 1,105    
4WD w/low range 2,035 2,112 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   192 192
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
Third-row seat   718 319
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Options (change) 7,430 10,910 8,990
Options (change) 6,851 9,527 7,896
Destination 810 735 735
Total Price $46,360 $40,015 $40,840
Total Invoice $42,965 $37,052 $37,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,861
Model Year201120072007
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$46,360$40,015$40,840
Adjustments for Features-1,1350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$40,015$40,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$42,965$37,052$37,992
Adjustments for Features-1,0520-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,913$37,052$37,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$707

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120072007
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,185$5,050$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0520-233

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length192.3 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height72.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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