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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: $43,975

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,167

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,120 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $35,304 $29,319 $32,901
Value Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,850 2,505 1,995
Floor mats 200    
5.6L V8 1,080    
4WD w/low range 2,200 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Sunroof   850 850
Value Package 1,943    
Navigation system 1,605 2,129 1,696
Floor mats 163    
5.6L V8 1,105    
4WD w/low range 2,035 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 7,430 11,545 8,045
Options (change) 6,851 10,033 7,058
Destination 810 815 815
Total Price $46,360 $43,975 $44,410
Total Invoice $42,965 $40,167 $40,774

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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: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,871
Model Year201120092009
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 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$46,360$43,975$44,410
Adjustments for Features0-80-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,360$43,895$44,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$185
Total Invoice$42,965$40,167$40,774
Adjustments for Features0-73-303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,965$40,094$40,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$377

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 HVAC unit $400$400
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 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,320$6,400$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-73-303

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
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%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested142578%
Total Not Requested40022%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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