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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: $37,165

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $38,840 $41,840
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Remote start 385 385    
Sunroof 850 850    
Floor mats     300 300
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Remote start 327 327    
Sunroof 723 723    
Floor mats     234 234
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 300 300
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 234 234
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $40,065 $43,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,116
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,165$39,595$40,065$43,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,815-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$37,845$38,250$38,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$500

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,305$7,055$7,120$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,815$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-53-116

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092020
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in192.8 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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