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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: $42,665

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,109

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,400 $38,300
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,523 $35,271
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,850 1,850
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875      
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,600 1,600
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Roof rack crossbars     195 195
Floor mats     195 195
Rear bumper protector     100 100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,515 1,515
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,605 1,605
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744      
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,472 1,472
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Roof rack crossbars     152 152
Floor mats     147 147
Rear bumper protector     78 78
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,322 1,322
Options (change) 11,475 8,400 5,455 5,455
Options (change) 9,974 7,360 4,776 4,776
Destination 815 815 810 810
Total Price $43,905 $44,765 $42,665 $44,565
Total Invoice $40,108 $41,076 $39,109 $40,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,448
Model Year2009200920112011
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$43,905$44,765$42,665$44,565
Adjustments for Features0-850-490-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$43,915$42,175$43,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$1,100
Total Invoice$40,108$41,076$39,109$40,857
Adjustments for Features0-780-449-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,108$40,296$38,660$39,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0$1,014

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year2009200920112011
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$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 
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 
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
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$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   
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,900$8,540$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$490$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-449-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20092011
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 information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

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