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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: $38,935

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,089

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,390 $37,880
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,594 $34,884
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Cargo cover 80 80 230 230
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 195 195
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Navigation Package     2,100  
Floor mats     195 195
AWD     1,600 1,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,530 1,530
Platinum Edition       2,350
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Cargo cover 68 68 193 193
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 154 154
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Navigation Package     1,821  
Floor mats     147 147
AWD     1,472 1,471
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,337 1,337
Platinum Edition       2,039
Options (change) 8,090 6,390 5,850 6,100
Options (change) 6,926 5,481 5,124 5,341
Destination 645 645 845 845
Total Price $38,935 $39,550 $42,085 $44,825
Total Invoice $35,089 $35,704 $38,563 $41,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$38,935$39,550$42,085$44,825
Adjustments for Features00-3,930-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$39,550$38,155$40,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,940
Total Invoice$35,089$35,704$38,563$41,070
Adjustments for Features00-3,601-4,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,089$35,704$34,962$36,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,774

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Moving object detection, rear  $25$25
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,350$9,280$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,930$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,601-4,334

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in188.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft381.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested61050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40No
Paint, special black0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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