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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: $42,905

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,966

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,940 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $38,212 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Rear spoiler 405    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo mat   100 100
Floor mats 234    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291    
Rear spoiler 344    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 1,080 5,670 100
Options (change) 869 5,386 95
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $42,905 $52,615 $55,035
Total Invoice $39,966 $50,264 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,397
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,905$52,615$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,145-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,905$46,470$46,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$39,966$50,264$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-5,870-8,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,966$44,394$44,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0 $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
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$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $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
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$10,385$12,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,145$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,870-8,239

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length192.8 in198.3 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested199055%
Total Not Requested165045%

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