2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Nissan Pathfinder

#10 in Large SUVs

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	20	27	$33,721	$34,765
Explorer Base RWD	21	28	$31,781	$32,765
Explorer Limited 4WD	20	27	$48,366	$50,380
Explorer Limited RWD	21	28	$46,446	$48,380
Explorer Platinum 4WD	18	24	$55,920	$58,250
Explorer ST 4WD	18	24	$52,551	$54,740
Explorer XLT 4WD	20	27	$37,369	$38,925
Explorer XLT RWD	21	28	$35,449	$36,925

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4x4 Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 4x4 Platinum	19	26	$41,724	$44,910
Pathfinder 4x4 S	20	27	$31,294	$33,670
Pathfinder 4x4 SL	20	27	$37,243	$40,080
Pathfinder 4x4 SV	20	27	$33,883	$36,460
Pathfinder FWD Platinum	20	27	$40,156	$43,220
Pathfinder FWD S	20	27	$29,726	$31,980
Pathfinder FWD SL	20	27	$35,674	$38,390
Pathfinder FWD SV	20	27	$32,315	$34,770

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,721

$41,724

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,765

$44,910

Monthly Payment Estimate

$579 / month

$749 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover steers into the middle lane among rivals with just-enough for most families.

TCC Likes

Great ride and handling
Attractive profile, styling
Soft, nicely detailed cabin

Value-focused family vehicle
Good space
Versatile interior

TCC Dislikes

Cramped third row
Sluggish/drab infotainment
Hybrid emphasizes capability, not mpg

Style? Meh
Coarse engine noises
Dark interior

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

32.2

30.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.7

133.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.9

60.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

36.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

59.2

56.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

41.1

Second Hip Room (in)

59.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.8

60.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

66.9

65.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

198.8

198.5

Liftover Height (in)

32.8

Height, Overall (in)

70.2

69.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

119.1

114.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.8

31.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

83.9

78.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

87.8

78.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

20.8

19.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

48.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.8

51.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.2

19.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/65HR18

P235/55HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/65HR18

P235/55HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5300

6000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5300

6000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

530

600

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4345

4659

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 3500

259 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

2.3 L/140

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5500

284 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.88

2.31

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

Trans Order Code

44T

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.41 - 0.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Nissan Pathfinder

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

8.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Explorer remains in stock; 2021 coming soon
$3,000 factory rebate + $3,000 trade-in bonus
Lease from $279 for 36 months
Get 0% APR for 72 months

2020 Nissan Pathfinder

2020 Nissan Pathfinder is ready for a test drive
Rebates: Up to $3,500 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months + $1,250 bonus
Lease: From $279 per month for 36 months

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