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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: $45,285

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,910

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,610 $38,100
Base Invoice $38,663 $35,528
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 210  
Rear bumper protector 205 85
Roof rack crossbars 355 135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,995
Package 301A   2,600
Blind spot warning system   595
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 159  
Rear bumper protector 153 74
Roof rack crossbars 286 118
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,492 1,741
Package 301A   2,269
Blind spot warning system   519
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,775 7,710
Options (change) 2,347 6,728
Destination 900 895
Total Price $45,285 $46,705
Total Invoice $41,910 $43,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year20162013
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,285$46,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$45,565
Total Invoice$41,910$43,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,910$42,098

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$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$4,455$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,053

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
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.4,534 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 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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