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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $40,780
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $38,027
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 694
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,390
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,086
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $44,065
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $41,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,716
Model Year200820082013
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$36,450$36,520$44,065
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$39,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$41,008
Adjustments for Features-910-4,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$36,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082013
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorer
TrimSESLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
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
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,555$5,455$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-4,248

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,579 lb.4,921 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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