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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,630
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,229
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,800
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850 900
Sensory Package     2,550
Stability control     600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100
Floor mats     175
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,550
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,561
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723 780
Sensory Package     2,213
Stability control     520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006
Floor mats     131
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,104
Options (change) 5,675 2,845 8,675
Options (change) 4,825 2,419 7,315
Destination 815 815 695
Total Price $38,105 $39,210 $38,000
Total Invoice $34,959 $36,135 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,105$39,210$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$37,460$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0
Total Invoice$34,959$36,135$34,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$34,522$33,766
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
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, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,855$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-473

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
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.3,580 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 Headroom38.7 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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 seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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