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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: $38,595

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,342

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelPathfinderTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $33,418 $29,635 $35,035
Navigation system 2,400 1,850 1,850
Floor mats 155    
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 401A     2,000
Navigation system 2,082 1,610 1,610
Floor mats 106    
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 2,555 5,645 3,850
Options (change) 2,188 4,912 3,350
Destination 780 795 795
Total Price $39,415 $38,595 $42,800
Total Invoice $36,386 $35,342 $39,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $781
Model Year200820112011
ModelPathfinderTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
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$39,415$38,595$42,800
Adjustments for Features-2850-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,130$38,595$41,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130
Total Invoice$36,386$35,342$39,180
Adjustments for Features-2630-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,123$35,342$38,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,854

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820112011
ModelPathfinderTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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  
Metal pedals  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$5,655$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2630-984

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelPathfinderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length192.3 in202.9 in
Width72.8 in76.2 in
Height72.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57522%
Total Not Requested200078%

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

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