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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: $37,195

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,751

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,648 $27,575
Polished alloy wheels 595 1,550  
Package 301A 2,250    
Second-row buckets 750    
Second-row high console 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Elite Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   170 170
Rear spoiler     360
Polished alloy wheels 506 1,104  
Package 301A 1,913    
Second-row buckets 638    
Second-row high console 85    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Elite Package   874 874
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   127 127
Rear spoiler     282
Options (change) 5,290 10,210 6,420
Options (change) 4,498 8,628 5,551
Destination 825 625 625
Total Price $43,970 $38,885 $37,195
Total Invoice $40,591 $34,901 $33,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926
Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,970$38,885$37,195
Adjustments for Features-4,240-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,730$38,785$37,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0
Total Invoice$40,591$34,901$33,751
Adjustments for Features-3,914-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,677$34,811$33,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220072007
ModelExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,195$5,055$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,914-900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in193.5 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested202569%
Total Not Requested92531%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%

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