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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: $34,385

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,760

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $34,380
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,845
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Tech Package     1,150
Value Package     1,000
Floor mats     210
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Tech Package     1,009
Value Package     919
Floor mats     159
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 2,360
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 2,087
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $37,550
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $34,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,947
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,385$35,735$37,550
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$34,190$37,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$34,742
Adjustments for Features-965-1,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,795$31,702$34,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,790$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-965-1,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90091%
Total Not Requested859%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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