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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: $40,410

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,770

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $5,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $29,230 $37,260
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,930 $34,315
Package 301A 2,250    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Roof rack crossbars 120 190 190
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,170 1,170
AWD 2,000 1,600  
Premium Package   1,000  
Leather Package   1,600  
Technology Package   1,900  
Navigation system   1,850 1,850
Floor mats   120 120
Class II trailer hitch   690 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates   280  
Package 301A 1,913    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Roof rack crossbars 106 146 146
Cargo cover 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,015 1,015
AWD 1,820 1,471  
Premium Package   867  
Leather Package   1,388  
Technology Package   1,648  
Navigation system   1,605 1,605
Floor mats   90 90
Class II trailer hitch   584 584
Illuminated door sill trim plates   246  
Options (change) 6,670 10,400 4,020
Options (change) 5,794 9,060 3,440
Destination 825 780 780
Total Price $45,350 $40,410 $42,060
Total Invoice $41,887 $36,770 $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: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year201220092009
ModelExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$45,350$40,410$42,060
Adjustments for Features-3,6400-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,710$40,410$41,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$41,887$36,770$38,535
Adjustments for Features-3,3620-366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,525$36,770$38,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,399

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year201220092009
ModelExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer $100$100
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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$700
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$9,220$5,580$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3620-366

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in188.5 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 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 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 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 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft381.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 camera200Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Roof rails250Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

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