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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: $42,380

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,827

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $4,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $35,390 $37,880
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,594 $34,884
Package 301A 2,250    
Cargo cover 135 230 230
Roof rack crossbars 120 195 195
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,530 1,530
Blind spot warning system 595    
AWD 2,000 1,600 1,600
Navigation Package   2,100  
Floor mats   195 195
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295  
Platinum Edition     2,350
Package 301A 1,913    
Cargo cover 115 193 193
Roof rack crossbars 106 154 154
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,337 1,337
Blind spot warning system 506    
AWD 1,820 1,472 1,471
Navigation Package   1,821  
Floor mats   147 147
Illuminated door sill trim plates   264  
Platinum Edition     2,039
Options (change) 8,690 6,145 6,100
Options (change) 7,512 5,388 5,341
Destination 825 845 845
Total Price $47,370 $42,380 $44,825
Total Invoice $43,605 $38,827 $41,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,266
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerMuranoMurano
TrimLimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6260hp 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$47,370$42,380$44,825
Adjustments for Features-3,8150-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,555$42,380$44,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705
Total Invoice$43,605$38,827$41,070
Adjustments for Features-3,5120-678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,093$38,827$40,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,565

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year201220132013
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  
Heated steering wheel  $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
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  
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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 
Compass $0$0
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
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 
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$8,795$4,980$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0$740
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5120-678

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20122013
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%

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 system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97581%
Total Not Requested23519%

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 protector40No
Paint, special black0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97578%
Total Not Requested27522%

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