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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: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,120 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $35,304 $35,622 $40,191
Navigation system 1,850 795  
Floor mats 200    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Package 401A     4,300
Navigation system 1,605 694  
Floor mats 163    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Rear bumper protector   66 66
Roof rack crossbars   122 122
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 2,050 5,170 8,675
Options (change) 1,768 4,512 7,570
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $40,980 $44,265 $52,670
Total Invoice $37,882 $41,029 $48,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $737
Model Year201120152015
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,980$44,265$52,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$41,665$46,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,755
Total Invoice$37,882$41,029$48,656
Adjustments for Features0-2,410-5,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,882$38,619$42,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,263

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120152015
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimLELimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,830$8,430$12,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,410-5,774

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length192.3 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft380.7 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested155049%
Total Not Requested160051%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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