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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $31,010
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $28,752
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900 850
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,505
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Convenience Package     995
4.6L V8     1,310
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780 723
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,129
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Convenience Package     846
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 8,675 4,575 5,660
Options (change) 7,315 3,998 4,890
Destination 695 695 815
Total Price $38,000 $36,150 $37,485
Total Invoice $34,239 $32,979 $34,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,993
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine255hp V6255hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,000$36,150$37,485
Adjustments for Features-1,365-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$35,585$37,485
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$0
Total Invoice$34,239$32,979$34,457
Adjustments for Features-1,230-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,009$32,464$34,457
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,130$4,330$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,230-5150

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
ModelMaximaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase111.2 in130.5 in
Length193.5 in210.2 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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