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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: $39,840

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,613

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,950
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,685
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 280
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,600
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     2,260
Rear bumper protector     190
Floor mats     210
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     1,440
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 233
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,500
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     2,000
Rear bumper protector     148
Floor mats     159
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     1,206
Options (change) 9,810 7,320 5,980
Options (change) 8,555 6,440 5,246
Destination 785 785 885
Total Price $39,840 $40,500 $43,815
Total Invoice $36,613 $37,403 $40,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,334
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$39,840$40,500$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,840$40,250$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,613$37,403$40,816
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,613$37,172$37,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,350$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,869

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in192.8 in
Width73.7 in75.4 in
Height72.8 in66.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,920 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 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 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.7 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 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft369.9 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2100100%

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