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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,210

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,447

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $9,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $39,610
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $37,179
Package 401A 3,875    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo Package     420
Floor mats     240
Illuminated door sill trim plates     365
AWD     1,600
Package 401A 3,681    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Cargo mat 95 95  
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo Package     316
Floor mats     196
Illuminated door sill trim plates     281
AWD     1,500
Options (change) 5,800 230 2,625
Options (change) 5,510 219 2,293
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $52,745 $55,165 $43,210
Total Invoice $50,388 $52,726 $40,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,348
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$52,745$55,165$43,210
Adjustments for Features-3,730-6,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,015$48,960$43,210
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,388$52,726$40,447
Adjustments for Features-3,563-5,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,825$46,795$40,447
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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, driver  $75
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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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-folding second row seats  $700
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
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$9,820$12,295$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$6,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,563-5,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in192.8 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.0 in66.6 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,913 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.7 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 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft369.9 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
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested201555%
Total Not Requested162545%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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