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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: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $40,940
Base Invoice $35,268 $38,212
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Floor mats   300
Rear spoiler   405
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Floor mats   234
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 6,095 705
Options (change) 5,181 578
Destination 825 885
Total Price $44,775 $42,530
Total Invoice $41,274 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $268
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,775$42,530
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,750$42,530
Total Invoice$41,274$39,675
Adjustments for Features-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,407$39,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,330$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in192.8 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested262563%
Total Not Requested155037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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