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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: $46,100

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,688

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $2,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,320 $38,200
Base Invoice $39,321 $35,622
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 235  
Rear bumper protector 210 75
Roof rack crossbars 355 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,995
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 302A / 303A   4,600
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   130
Cargo tray   100
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 187  
Rear bumper protector 157 66
Roof rack crossbars 286 122
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,505 1,741
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 302A / 303A   4,013
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   114
Cargo tray   87
Options (change) 2,805 10,355
Options (change) 2,392 9,036
Destination 975 895
Total Price $46,100 $49,450
Total Invoice $42,688 $45,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,179
Model Year20182015
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp 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$46,100$49,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,100$47,620
Total Invoice$42,688$45,553
Adjustments for Features0-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,688$43,867

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
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$5,590$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,686

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,534 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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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 tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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 Requested242554%
Total Not Requested205046%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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