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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: $45,890

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,531

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,320 $37,855
Base Invoice $39,321 $35,268
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 235  
Roof rack crossbars 355 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,995
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 187  
Roof rack crossbars 286 106
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,505 1,696
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 2,595 8,915
Options (change) 2,235 7,582
Destination 975 825
Total Price $45,890 $47,595
Total Invoice $42,531 $43,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year20182012
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp 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$45,890$47,595
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,890$47,030
Total Invoice$42,531$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,531$43,157

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$6,280$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-518

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in112.6 in
Length198.5 in197.1 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height69.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,292 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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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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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