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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,450 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,550 $29,319 $32,901
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 195    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 146    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,545 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 3,052 3,698 2,419
Destination 760 815 815
Total Price $38,755 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $35,362 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year201120092009
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$38,755$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-810-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,755$35,970$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$35,362$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-745-2,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,362$33,087$33,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$689

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,680$4,490$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-2,359

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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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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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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