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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,076

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $36,280
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $33,774
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Elite Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
4.6L V8     1,310
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Elite Package 824 824  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 8,540 5,840 4,950
Options (change) 7,375 5,034 4,286
Destination 605 605 815
Total Price $37,045 $36,445 $42,045
Total Invoice $33,491 $33,076 $38,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,719
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 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$37,045$36,445$42,045
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$36,445$39,795
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$33,491$33,076$38,875
Adjustments for Features-1810-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,310$33,076$36,795
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,145$3,945$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-2,080

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelMaximaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length193.5 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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