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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: $34,385

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,760

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,410 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,600 $27,273 $30,178
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 180    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 135    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 3,530 4,355 2,555
Options (change) 3,041 3,702 2,172
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $37,690 $34,385 $35,735
Total Invoice $34,391 $31,760 $33,135

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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: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,134
Model Year201020082008
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)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,690$34,385$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,690$33,840$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$34,391$31,760$33,135
Adjustments for Features0-503-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,391$31,257$32,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$909

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,745$4,290$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-969

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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