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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: $38,595

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $27,900
Base Invoice $35,622 $25,511
Polished alloy wheels 595 1,550
Package 301A 2,600  
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Driver Preferred Package   3,500
Mud guards   130
Elite Package   950
Xenon HID headlights   150
Stability control   600
Sunroof   900
Navigation system   1,800
Satellite radio   350
Floor mats   160
Polished alloy wheels 519 1,102
Package 301A 2,269  
Second-row buckets 607  
Second-row high console 132  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Driver Preferred Package   3,035
Mud guards   99
Elite Package   824
Xenon HID headlights   131
Stability control   520
Sunroof   780
Navigation system   1,561
Satellite radio   304
Floor mats   121
Options (change) 5,635 10,090
Options (change) 4,919 8,477
Destination 895 605
Total Price $44,730 $38,595
Total Invoice $41,436 $34,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,910
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,730$38,595
Adjustments for Features-5,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$38,595
Total Invoice$41,436$34,593
Adjustments for Features-4,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,503$34,593

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,230$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,474 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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested122558%

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, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested72525%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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