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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: $33,945

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,410 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $30,600 $26,790 $29,361
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 180    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 135    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,530 4,840 3,390
Options (change) 3,041 4,115 2,883
Destination 750 735 735
Total Price $37,690 $33,945 $35,240
Total Invoice $34,391 $31,640 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,059
Model Year201020072007
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,690$33,945$35,240
Adjustments for Features0-330-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,690$33,615$34,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$34,391$31,640$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-308-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,391$31,332$32,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,104

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020072007
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,520$3,850$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-308-543

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102007
ModelMaximaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length190.6 in193.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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		14.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.283.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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