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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: $44,425

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,532

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $1,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMurano
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $39,000
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,607
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000 1,600
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 120 280
Rear bumper protector   190
Technology Package   2,260
Floor mats   210
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Roof rack crossbars 106 233
Rear bumper protector   148
Technology Package   2,000
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 8,020 4,540
Options (change) 6,941 4,040
Destination 825 885
Total Price $46,380 $44,425
Total Invoice $42,718 $41,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $794
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMurano
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$46,380$44,425
Adjustments for Features-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,230$44,425
Total Invoice$42,718$41,532
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,738$41,532

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMurano
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$8,880$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in192.8 in
Width78.9 in75.4 in
Height70.4 in66.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,920 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft369.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested110028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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