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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: $42,045

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,696

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $31,044 $33,774
Premium Package 3,330      
Roof rack crossbars 300 300    
Floor mats 210 210    
Rear bumper protector 200 200    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,700    
Rear HVAC unit     695  
Convenience Package     1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Navigation system     1,995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Premium Package 3,087      
Roof rack crossbars 254 254    
Floor mats 159 159    
Rear bumper protector 153 153    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,531 1,492    
Rear HVAC unit     591  
Convenience Package     1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Navigation system     1,696  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 5,740 2,410 7,950 6,110
Options (change) 5,184 2,058 6,837 5,272
Destination 885 885 815 815
Total Price $42,685 $44,705 $42,045 $43,205
Total Invoice $39,581 $41,420 $38,696 $39,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTA6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$42,685$44,705$42,045$43,205
Adjustments for Features-2,770-3,2700-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,915$41,435$42,045$42,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$510
Total Invoice$39,581$41,420$38,696$39,861
Adjustments for Features-2,569-3,0300-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,012$38,390$38,696$39,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,378$0$565

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520102010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,690$8,190$4,920$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$3,270$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,569-3,0300-600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in113.7 in
Length197.2 in193.4 in
Width77.2 in73.7 in
Height69.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested95032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested87532%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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