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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: $41,615

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,021

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 3,330      
Roof rack crossbars 355 355    
Floor mats 210 210    
Rear bumper protector 205 205    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,700    
Rear HVAC unit     695  
Third-row seat     875  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Premium Package 3,087      
Roof rack crossbars 286 286    
Floor mats 159 159    
Rear bumper protector 153 153    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,531 1,492    
Rear HVAC unit     591  
Third-row seat     744  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Options (change) 5,800 2,470 9,185 6,110
Options (change) 5,216 2,090 7,887 5,273
Destination 900 900 815 815
Total Price $43,110 $44,980 $41,615 $42,475
Total Invoice $39,953 $41,653 $38,021 $38,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year2016201620092009
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$43,110$44,980$41,615$42,475
Adjustments for Features-2,900-3,3000-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,210$41,680$41,615$41,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0$210
Total Invoice$39,953$41,653$38,021$38,989
Adjustments for Features-2,688-3,0560-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,265$38,597$38,021$38,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,332$0$371

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620092009
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$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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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$7,815$8,215$4,915$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$3,300$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,688-3,0560-597

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202568%
Total Not Requested97532%

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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
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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