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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: $34,585

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,183

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $26,790 $29,361
Floor mats 220 220    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Satellite radio     195 195
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     255  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Floor mats 167 167    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Satellite radio     166 166
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     217  
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 220 220 5,480 3,775
Options (change) 167 167 4,658 3,209
Destination 835 835 735 735
Total Price $38,045 $41,015 $34,585 $35,625
Total Invoice $35,532 $38,300 $32,183 $33,305

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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: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,603
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,045$41,015$34,585$35,625
Adjustments for Features-1,870-4,37000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$36,645$34,585$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0$1,040
Total Invoice$35,532$38,300$32,183$33,305
Adjustments for Features-1,746-4,08100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,786$34,219$32,183$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$433$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620072007
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass  $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,795$9,295$4,925$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$4,370$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,746-4,08100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162007
ModelMaximaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length192.8 in193.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.7 ft3

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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 seat200Yes
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 Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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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