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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: $46,750

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,197

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $3,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPathfinderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,320 $41,675
Base Invoice $39,321 $39,800
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 235  
Rear bumper protector 210 75
Roof rack crossbars 355 140
Running boards 650 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 1,995
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 187  
Rear bumper protector 157 71
Roof rack crossbars 286 133
Running boards 509 565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,505 1,895
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 3,455 6,330
Options (change) 2,901 6,016
Destination 975 945
Total Price $46,750 $48,950
Total Invoice $43,197 $46,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,628
Model Year20182017
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$46,750$48,950
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,750$47,970
Total Invoice$43,197$46,761
Adjustments for Features0-936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,197$45,825

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,105$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-936

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelPathfinderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in112.6 in
Length198.5 in198.3 in
Width77.2 in78.9 in
Height69.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,292 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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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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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