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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: $37,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,901

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $133

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,050 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $25,648 $26,790 $29,361
Driver Preferred Package 3,600    
Mud guards 140    
Elite Package 950    
Xenon HID headlights 150    
Stability control 600    
Sunroof 900 850 850
Floor mats 170    
Satellite radio 350 195 195
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 1,550    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122    
Mud guards 105    
Elite Package 874    
Xenon HID headlights 131    
Stability control 520    
Sunroof 780 723 723
Floor mats 127    
Satellite radio 304 166 166
Navigation system 1,561 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 1,104    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Options (change) 10,210 8,725 5,855
Options (change) 8,628 7,509 5,070
Destination 625 735 735
Total Price $38,885 $37,830 $37,705
Total Invoice $34,901 $35,034 $35,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140
Model Year200720072007
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$38,885$37,830$37,705
Adjustments for Features0-295-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,885$37,535$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$34,901$35,034$35,166
Adjustments for Features0-273-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,901$34,761$34,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072007
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,830$4,125$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-273-275

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007
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 Weight3,579 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested197567%
Total Not Requested97533%
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 Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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