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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: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,910

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $3,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,610 $42,090
Base Invoice $38,663 $40,196
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 210  
Rear bumper protector 205  
Roof rack crossbars 355 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,995
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 159  
Rear bumper protector 153  
Roof rack crossbars 286 133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,492 1,895
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 2,775 3,960
Options (change) 2,347 3,762
Destination 900 995
Total Price $45,285 $47,045
Total Invoice $41,910 $44,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,428
Model Year20162018
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,285$47,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$45,355
Total Invoice$41,910$44,953
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,910$43,338

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
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$4,955$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,615

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in112.6 in
Length197.2 in198.3 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height69.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.8 ft381.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

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