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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: $39,630

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,870 $29,245 $32,395
Floor mats 235    
Rear bumper protector 210    
Roof rack crossbars 355 115 115
Running boards 650    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700    
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Floor mats 187    
Rear bumper protector 157    
Roof rack crossbars 286 97 97
Running boards 509    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,505    
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Options (change) 3,150 9,600 6,595
Options (change) 2,644 8,238 5,684
Destination 1,045 785 785
Total Price $47,065 $39,630 $39,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,045
Model Year201920082008
ModelPathfinderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,065$39,630$39,775
Adjustments for Features-5,5900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,475$39,630$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920082008
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  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,940$4,350$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4380-230

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192008
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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