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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,495

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,628

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPathfinderTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $30,982 $29,635 $35,025
Floor mats 240    
Satellite radio 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,850 1,850
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 401A     2,000
Floor mats 176    
Satellite radio 304    
Navigation system 1,561 1,610 1,610
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 2,390 5,645 3,850
Options (change) 2,041 4,912 3,350
Destination 605 795 795
Total Price $36,495 $38,595 $42,800
Total Invoice $33,628 $35,342 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,732
Model Year200620122012
ModelPathfinderTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$36,495$38,595$42,800
Adjustments for Features-200-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,475$38,595$41,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,955
Total Invoice$33,628$35,342$39,170
Adjustments for Features-180-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,610$35,342$38,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,684

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620122012
ModelPathfinderTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,865$5,845$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-180-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length187.6 in202.9 in
Width72.8 in76.2 in
Height72.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested225087%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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