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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: $42,710

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $3,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,628

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $2,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $37,855
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $35,268
Premium Package 3,330    
Cargo Package 225 225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,700 1,995
Roof rack crossbars 300 300 120
Floor mats 210 210  
Package 301A     2,250
Blind spot warning system     595
Trailer Tow Package     570
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Premium Package 3,087    
Cargo Package 200 200  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,531 1,492 1,696
Roof rack crossbars 254 254 106
Floor mats 159 159  
Package 301A     1,913
Blind spot warning system     506
Trailer Tow Package     484
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 5,765 2,435 7,260
Options (change) 5,231 2,105 6,176
Destination 885 885 825
Total Price $42,710 $44,730 $45,940
Total Invoice $39,628 $41,467 $42,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,385
Model Year201520152012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,710$44,730$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,710$44,230$44,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$39,628$41,467$42,269
Adjustments for Features0-464-1,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,628$41,003$41,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$4,705$5,205$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-1,256

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in112.6 in
Length197.2 in197.1 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height69.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested95032%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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