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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: $38,595

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaExplorer
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $25,511 $34,952
Driver Preferred Package 3,500  
Mud guards 130  
Elite Package 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Stability control 600  
Sunroof 900  
Floor mats 160  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550 595
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Driver Preferred Package 3,035  
Mud guards 99  
Elite Package 824  
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Stability control 520  
Sunroof 780  
Floor mats 121  
Satellite radio 304  
Navigation system 1,561  
Polished alloy wheels 1,102 506
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row high console   85
Second-row buckets   638
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 10,090 5,290
Options (change) 8,477 4,498
Destination 605 825
Total Price $38,595 $43,650
Total Invoice $34,593 $40,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,230
Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaExplorer
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,595$43,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,595$38,825
Total Invoice$34,593$40,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,593$35,823

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaExplorer
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,555$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,452

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length193.5 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.580.7 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 spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested92532%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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