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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: $38,230

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,876

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $3,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,230 $37,260
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,930 $34,315
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,850 1,850
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,600  
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Premium Package     1,000  
Leather Package     1,600  
Panoramic sunroof     1,170 1,170
Roof rack crossbars     190 190
Floor mats     120 120
Class II trailer hitch     690 690
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,605 1,605
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,471  
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Premium Package     867  
Leather Package     1,388  
Panoramic sunroof     1,015 1,015
Roof rack crossbars     146 146
Floor mats     90 90
Class II trailer hitch     584 584
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 8,220 4,020
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 7,166 3,440
Destination 815 815 780 780
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $38,230 $42,060
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $34,876 $38,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,410
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8265hp V6265hp 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$41,735$43,470$38,230$42,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-25-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$41,970$38,205$39,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$1,780
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$34,876$38,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,379-23-1,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$38,596$34,853$36,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0$1,781

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year2009200920092009
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo organizer  $100$100
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
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,915$8,415$6,940$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$25$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379-23-1,901

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested86597%
Total Not Requested253%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Roof rails250Yes
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested86597%
Total Not Requested253%

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