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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: $39,455

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,890

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaExplorer
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,240 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,444 $35,268
Premium Package 3,700  
Tech Package 1,150  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 380  
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 3,209  
Tech Package 998  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 303  
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 5,425 3,845
Options (change) 4,656 3,269
Destination 790 825
Total Price $39,455 $42,525
Total Invoice $35,890 $39,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $217
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaExplorer
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,455$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,455$38,540
Total Invoice$35,890$39,362
Adjustments for Features0-3,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,890$35,673

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaExplorer
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,220$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,689

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length190.6 in197.1 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
14.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.280.7 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested139046%
Total Not Requested163054%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

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