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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: $45,840

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $15,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerMurano
TrimPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,250 $38,960
Cargo cover 130 230
Roof rack crossbars 140 195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,520
Platinum Edition   2,020
Floor mats   195
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
AWD   1,600
Cargo cover 124 193
Roof rack crossbars 133 154
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,327
Platinum Edition   1,836
Floor mats   147
Illuminated door sill trim plates   264
AWD   1,471
Options (change) 2,265 6,055
Options (change) 2,152 5,392
Destination 1,245 825
Total Price $61,760 $45,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Murano LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,251
Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerMurano
TrimPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT10CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$61,760$45,840
Adjustments for Features-10,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,705$45,840

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerMurano
TrimPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,345$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in111.2 in
Length198.8 in188.5 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft381.6 ft3

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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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79096%
Total Not Requested354%

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