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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $28,752 $26,229 $28,286
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 850 900 900
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Floor mats   175 175
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550  
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,561 1,561
Sunroof 723 780 780
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Floor mats   131 131
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104  
Options (change) 4,350 8,675 4,575
Options (change) 3,698 7,315 3,998
Destination 815 695 695
Total Price $36,175 $38,000 $36,150
Total Invoice $33,265 $34,239 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $893
Model Year200920082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,175$38,000$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$36,535$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$33,265$34,239$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,265$32,919$32,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200 
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,130$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,320-607

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMaxima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in111.2 in
Length210.2 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume0.015.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

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