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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,280

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $27,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $25,511
Luxury Package 1,450    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 695    
Satellite radio 195 195 350
Sunroof 850 850 900
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Driver Preferred Package     3,500
Mud guards     130
Elite Package     950
Xenon HID headlights     150
Polished alloy wheels     1,550
Stability control     600
Floor mats     160
Luxury Package 1,232    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 591    
Satellite radio 166 166 304
Sunroof 723 723 780
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,561
Driver Preferred Package     3,035
Mud guards     99
Elite Package     824
Xenon HID headlights     131
Polished alloy wheels     1,102
Stability control     520
Floor mats     121
Options (change) 7,175 4,560 10,090
Options (change) 6,100 3,878 8,477
Destination 735 735 605
Total Price $36,280 $36,410 $38,595
Total Invoice $33,625 $33,974 $34,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,280$36,410$38,595
Adjustments for Features-655-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$35,505$38,595
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$33,625$33,974$34,593
Adjustments for Features-607-8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,018$33,130$34,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,375$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-607-8440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,474 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

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