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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: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $5,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,120 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $35,304 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 200        
Navigation system 1,850        
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 202A   4,100      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Running boards   595 595 595 595
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Floor mats 163        
Navigation system 1,605        
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 202A   3,895      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Running boards   565 565 565 565
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Options (change) 2,050 10,130 5,095 4,525 2,830
Options (change) 1,768 9,623 4,840 4,298 2,688
Destination 810 995 995 995 995
Total Price $40,980 $45,145 $48,180 $51,470 $57,765
Total Invoice $37,882 $43,107 $46,031 $49,176 $55,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,050
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,980$45,145$48,180$51,470$57,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-5,690-6,715-12,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$41,820$42,490$44,755$45,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$2,935$3,515
Total Invoice$37,882$43,107$46,031$49,176$55,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-5,436-6,416-11,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,882$39,932$40,595$42,760$43,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$663$2,828$3,386

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   $125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Storage compartment under second row seats$50    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,155$9,480$11,845$12,870$18,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$5,690$6,715$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,175-5,436-6,416-11,877

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length192.3 in198.3 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height72.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft381.7 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 XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested190054%
Total Not Requested165046%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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