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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: $41,770

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $6,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $6,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $39,960
Base Invoice $38,027 $37,298
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Floor mats   220
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Rear spoiler   405
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Floor mats   167
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 6,875 975
Options (change) 6,000 777
Destination 895 835
Total Price $48,550 $41,770
Total Invoice $44,922 $38,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,144
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$48,550$41,770
Adjustments for Features-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,450$41,770
Total Invoice$44,922$38,910
Adjustments for Features-2,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,054$38,910

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,471 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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