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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: $39,455

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,890

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $33,240
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,444
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   3,700
Tech Package   1,150
Rear spoiler   380
Floor mats   195
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   3,209
Tech Package   998
Rear spoiler   303
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 3,845 5,425
Options (change) 3,269 4,656
Destination 825 790
Total Price $42,525 $39,455
Total Invoice $39,362 $35,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $217
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$42,525$39,455
Adjustments for Features-3,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,540$39,455
Total Invoice$39,362$35,890
Adjustments for Features-3,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,673$35,890

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,205$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6890

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in190.6 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested139046%
Total Not Requested163054%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%

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