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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: $41,990

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,924

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $1,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,480 $37,970
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,048 $35,364
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
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    
Navigation Package     2,100  
Roof rack crossbars     200 200
Floor mats     210 210
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,540 1,540
Platinum Edition       2,350
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
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 1,488 1,488
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Navigation Package     1,843  
Roof rack crossbars     162 162
Floor mats     159 159
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,364 1,364
Platinum Edition       2,063
Options (change) 11,475 8,400 5,650 5,900
Options (change) 9,974 7,360 5,016 5,236
Destination 815 815 860 860
Total Price $43,905 $44,765 $41,990 $44,730
Total Invoice $40,108 $41,076 $38,924 $41,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,995
Model Year2009200920142014
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$41,990$44,730
Adjustments for Features0-850-875-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$43,915$41,115$42,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$1,800
Total Invoice$40,108$41,076$38,924$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-780-811-1,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,108$40,296$38,113$39,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0$1,665

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year2009200920142014
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Moving object detection, rear  $25$25
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40 $40
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 
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$8,090$8,940$8,965$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$875$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-811-1,682

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20092014
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73561%
Total Not Requested47539%

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
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested77562%
Total Not Requested47538%

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