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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: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,450 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $31,550 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 195    
Tech Package 1,850    
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo mat   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Premium Package 2,862    
Floor mats 146    
Tech Package 1,605    
Rear spoiler 298    
Cargo mat   95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 5,720 1,795 100
Options (change) 4,911 1,705 95
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $40,930 $48,740 $55,035
Total Invoice $37,221 $46,583 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year201120182018
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,930$48,740$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-7,215-12,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,930$41,525$42,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$37,221$46,583$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-6,896-12,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,221$39,687$40,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSVSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,420$11,635$17,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,215$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,896-12,358

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length190.6 in198.3 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested44518%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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