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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: $45,085

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,306

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $9,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $38,300
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $35,271
Package 401A 4,300    
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Cargo cover 130 130 230
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,515
Navigation system     1,850
Floor mats     195
Illuminated door sill trim plates     290
AWD     1,600
Package 401A 4,085    
Rear bumper protector 71 71 78
Cargo cover 124 124 193
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 152
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,322
Navigation system     1,605
Floor mats     147
Illuminated door sill trim plates     256
AWD     1,472
Options (change) 8,235 2,340 5,975
Options (change) 7,823 2,223 5,225
Destination 945 945 810
Total Price $52,680 $56,255 $45,085
Total Invoice $50,311 $53,755 $41,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,343
Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$52,680$56,255$45,085
Adjustments for Features-5,630-9,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,050$46,725$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0
Total Invoice$50,311$53,755$41,306
Adjustments for Features-5,377-9,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,934$44,649$41,306
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerMurano
TrimSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,285$15,185$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,630$9,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,377-9,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in188.5 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.0 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft381.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested157551%
Total Not Requested150049%

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, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77599%
Total Not Requested101%

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