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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $33,410
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,600
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     1,850
Xenon HID headlights     400
Monitor Package     700
Floor mats     180
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     1,605
Xenon HID headlights     347
Monitor Package     607
Floor mats     135
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 3,530
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 3,041
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $37,690
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $34,391

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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: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year200920092010
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$36,780$39,210$37,690
Adjustments for Features-810-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,970$36,650$37,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$34,391
Adjustments for Features-745-2,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,087$33,776$34,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092010
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
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
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$6,240$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-745-2,3590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

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