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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,195 Nissan Maxima SL | |||
| Difference: $6,775 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,751 Nissan Maxima SL | |||
| Difference: $6,840 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Explorer |
| Trim | SE | SL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,050 | $30,150 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $25,648 | $27,575 | $35,268 |
| Driver Preferred Package | 3,600 | 1,000 | |
| Mud guards | 140 | 140 | |
| Elite Package | 950 | 950 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 150 | 150 | |
| Stability control | 600 | 600 | |
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | |
| Floor mats | 170 | 170 | |
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,550 | 595 | |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,250 | ||
| Second-row high console | 100 | ||
| Second-row buckets | 750 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Driver Preferred Package | 3,122 | 867 | |
| Mud guards | 105 | 105 | |
| Elite Package | 874 | 874 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 131 | 131 | |
| Stability control | 520 | 520 | |
| Sunroof | 780 | 780 | |
| Floor mats | 127 | 127 | |
| Satellite radio | 304 | 304 | |
| Navigation system | 1,561 | 1,561 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,104 | 506 | |
| Rear spoiler | 282 | ||
| Package 301A | 1,913 | ||
| Second-row high console | 85 | ||
| Second-row buckets | 638 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,210 | 6,420 | 5,290 |
| Options (change) | 8,628 | 5,551 | 4,498 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 825 |
| Total Price | $38,885 | $37,195 | $43,970 |
| Total Invoice | $34,901 | $33,751 | $40,591 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Explorer |
| Trim | SE | SL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 255hp V6 | 255hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/28 MPG | 20/28 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 8 | 320, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $38,885 | $37,195 | $43,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -100 | 0 | -4,240 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,785 | $37,195 | $39,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,590 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $34,901 | $33,751 | $40,591 |
| Adjustments for Features | -90 | 0 | -3,914 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,811 | $33,751 | $36,677 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,060 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Explorer |
| Trim | SE | SL | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $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 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $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 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,055 | $4,955 | $9,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $100 | $0 | $4,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -90 | 0 | -3,914 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,579 lb. | 4,557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE
| Driver Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 320W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 31% |
| Elite Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL
| Driver Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Elite Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 64% |
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