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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: $42,905

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,966

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $40,940
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $38,212
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Floor mats     300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Rear spoiler     405
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Floor mats     234
Illuminated door sill trim plates     291
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 5,670 100 1,080
Options (change) 5,386 95 869
Destination 995 995 885
Total Price $52,615 $55,035 $42,905
Total Invoice $50,264 $52,602 $39,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,397
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$52,615$55,035$42,905
Adjustments for Features-6,145-8,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,470$46,415$42,905
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,264$52,602$39,966
Adjustments for Features-5,870-8,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,394$44,363$39,966
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMaxima
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,385$12,860$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$8,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,870-8,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in192.8 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested199055%
Total Not Requested165045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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