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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: $35,065

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,337

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $27,273 $30,178
Floor mats 220 220    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Floor mats 167 167    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 220 220 5,035 2,940
Options (change) 167 167 4,279 2,498
Destination 835 835 785 785
Total Price $38,045 $41,015 $35,065 $36,120
Total Invoice $35,532 $38,300 $32,337 $33,461

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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: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,673
Model Year2016201620082008
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?, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,045$41,015$35,065$36,120
Adjustments for Features-1,630-4,1300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,415$36,885$35,065$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0$805
Total Invoice$35,532$38,300$32,337$33,461
Adjustments for Features-1,522-3,8570-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,010$34,443$32,337$33,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$433$0$892

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
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  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,970$9,470$5,340$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$4,130$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,522-3,8570-232

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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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