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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: $37,195

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $12,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,751

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimSportPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $25,648 $27,575
Second-row buckets 695 695    
Second-row high console 150 150    
Cargo mat 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Floor mats     170 170
Driver Preferred Package     3,600 1,000
Mud guards     140 140
Elite Package     950 950
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Satellite radio     350 350
Rear spoiler       360
Second-row buckets 660 660    
Second-row high console 144 144    
Cargo mat 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Floor mats     127 127
Driver Preferred Package     3,122 867
Mud guards     105 105
Elite Package     874 874
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Satellite radio     304 304
Rear spoiler       282
Options (change) 2,640 945 8,660 6,420
Options (change) 2,509 899 7,524 5,551
Destination 995 995 625 625
Total Price $49,585 $55,880 $37,335 $37,195
Total Invoice $47,387 $53,406 $33,797 $33,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,270
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimSportPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$49,585$55,880$37,335$37,195
Adjustments for Features-7,755-13,070-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,830$42,810$37,235$37,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$40$0
Total Invoice$47,387$53,406$33,797$33,751
Adjustments for Features-7,411-12,491-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,976$40,915$33,706$33,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0$45

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerMaximaMaxima
TrimSportPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,395$18,710$5,740$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,755$13,070$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,411-12,491-910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in193.5 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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