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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: $40,755

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,637

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,320 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $39,321 $27,518 $29,578
Floor mats 235    
Roof rack crossbars 355 60 60
Running boards 650    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Floor mats 187    
Roof rack crossbars 286 51 51
Running boards 509    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,505    
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,940 9,910 8,210
Options (change) 2,487 8,474 7,029
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $46,235 $40,755 $41,370
Total Invoice $42,783 $36,637 $37,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $580
Model Year201820062006
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$46,235$40,755$41,370
Adjustments for Features-6,01500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,220$40,755$41,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$42,783$36,637$37,252
Adjustments for Features-5,56600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,217$36,637$37,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,065$4,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,015$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,56600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in113.7 in
Length198.5 in193.4 in
Width77.2 in73.7 in
Height69.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,292 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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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