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Infiniti M vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Infiniti M vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,610

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,159

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMExplorerExplorer
TrimM35SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,800 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $42,286 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 9,650    
AWD 2,150    
Wood trim 0    
Cargo mat 105 100 100
Rear spoiler 360    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Premium Package 8,355    
AWD 1,981    
Wood trim 0    
Cargo mat 80 95 95
Rear spoiler 270    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 12,265 7,665 2,095
Options (change) 10,686 7,281 1,990
Destination 865 995 995
Total Price $58,930 $54,610 $57,030
Total Invoice $53,837 $52,159 $54,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Infiniti M vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,112
Model Year200920182018
ModelMExplorerExplorer
TrimM35SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)308, 14500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,930$54,610$57,030
Adjustments for Features0-6,705-9,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,930$47,905$47,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$53,837$52,159$54,497
Adjustments for Features0-6,404-8,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,837$45,755$45,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Infiniti M vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelMExplorerExplorer
TrimM35SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $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$8,130$14,835$17,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,705$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,404-8,772

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Specifications Comparison: Infiniti M vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelMExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in112.6 in
Length192.6 in198.3 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height59.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,004 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Infiniti M M35

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Bose, 308W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342581%
Total Not Requested81519%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested194053%
Total Not Requested170047%

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