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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: $43,285

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,890

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,120 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $35,304 $31,044 $33,774
Value Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,850 1,995  
Floor mats 200    
5.6L V8 1,080    
4WD w/low range 2,200 2,320 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Value Package 1,943    
Navigation system 1,605 1,696  
Floor mats 163    
5.6L V8 1,105    
4WD w/low range 2,035 2,112 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 7,430 9,190 8,045
Options (change) 6,851 8,031 7,057
Destination 810 815 815
Total Price $46,360 $43,285 $45,140
Total Invoice $42,965 $39,890 $41,646

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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: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,389
Model Year201120102010
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$43,285$45,140
Adjustments for Features-7400-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,620$43,285$44,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$42,965$39,890$41,646
Adjustments for Features-6860-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,279$39,890$40,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$741

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120102010
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  
Safety key $5$5
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 air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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$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
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$6,470$5,730$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6860-1,015

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177564%
Total Not Requested100036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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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