2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

2020 Ford Explorer

#1 in Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Nissan Pathfinder

#8 in Large SUVs

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	20	27	$33,722	$34,765
Explorer Base RWD	21	28	$31,782	$32,765
Explorer Limited 4WD	20	27	$48,125	$50,130
Explorer Limited RWD	21	28	$46,205	$48,130
Explorer Platinum 4WD	18	24	$55,921	$58,250
Explorer ST 4WD	18	24	$52,550	$54,740
Explorer XLT 4WD	20	27	$37,128	$38,675
Explorer XLT RWD	21	28	$35,208	$36,675

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4x4 Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 4x4 Platinum	19	26	$41,446	$44,610
Pathfinder 4x4 S	20	27	$31,016	$33,370
Pathfinder 4x4 SL	20	27	$36,965	$39,780
Pathfinder 4x4 SV	20	27	$33,605	$36,160
Pathfinder FWD Platinum	20	27	$39,878	$42,920
Pathfinder FWD S	20	27	$29,448	$31,680
Pathfinder FWD SL	20	27	$35,396	$38,090
Pathfinder FWD SV	20	27	$32,036	$34,470

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,722

$41,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,765

$44,610

Monthly Payment Estimate

$579 / month

$744 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.3

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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 Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

32.2

30.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.9

60.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

36.5

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.7

133.7

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)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

198.8

198.5

Liftover Height (in)

32.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

69.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

119.1

114.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

31.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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 Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/65HR18

P235/55HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/65HR18

P235/55HR20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4345

4662

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5500

284 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 3500

259 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

2.3 L/140

3.5 L/213

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.88

2.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

Trans Order Code

44T

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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

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2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Explorer redesigned and widely available
Up to $4,750 in factory cash
Lease from $279 for 36 months
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2020 Nissan Pathfinder

2020 Nissan Pathfinder is here; 2019s still available
Rebates: Up to $4,000 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + $3,000 bonus
Lease: From $269 per month for 36 months

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