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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: $42,365

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,206

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $6,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,240 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $37,264 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Floor mats 200      
4.0L V6 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,100      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570    
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Running boards   595 595 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Floor mats 163      
4.0L V6 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 954      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542    
Rear bumper protector   71 71 71
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Running boards   565 565 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 1,300 5,070 4,500 2,905
Options (change) 1,117 4,816 4,274 2,759
Destination 825 945 945 945
Total Price $42,365 $47,690 $50,800 $57,085
Total Invoice $39,206 $45,561 $48,534 $54,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $952
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,365$47,690$50,800$57,085
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-6,455-12,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,365$42,035$44,345$44,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310$2,880
Total Invoice$39,206$45,561$48,534$54,543
Adjustments for Features0-5,403-6,167-11,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,206$40,158$42,367$42,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,209$2,757

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLELimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Remote start $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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $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
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $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
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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  
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$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$12,045$12,845$18,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655$6,455$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,403-6,167-11,628

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,447 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
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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