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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: $41,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,132

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,230 $38,960
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,286 $35,878
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,850  
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 195 195
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875 375    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,600 1,600
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Floor mats     195 195
Rear bumper protector     100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,520 1,520
Platinum Edition       2,020
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,605  
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 154 154
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744 319    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,471 1,471
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Floor mats     147 147
Rear bumper protector     78  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,327 1,327
Platinum Edition       1,836
Options (change) 11,595 8,605 5,460 5,530
Options (change) 10,074 7,534 4,782 4,935
Destination 785 785 825 825
Total Price $41,625 $41,785 $43,515 $45,315
Total Invoice $38,132 $38,497 $39,893 $41,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,183
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$41,625$41,785$43,515$45,315
Adjustments for Features0-250-630-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,625$41,535$42,885$43,785
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0$900
Total Invoice$38,132$38,497$39,893$41,638
Adjustments for Features0-230-578-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,132$38,267$39,315$40,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0$917

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$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
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,225$8,605$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$630$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-578-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested8511%

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 protector40Yes
Paint, special black0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested74090%
Total Not Requested8510%

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