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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: $9,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,966

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMaximaExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,940 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $38,212 $43,315 $50,839
Floor mats 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Rear spoiler 405    
Package 401A   2,965  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo mat   100 100
Floor mats 234    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291    
Rear spoiler 344    
Package 401A   2,817  
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 1,080 5,810 100
Options (change) 869 5,521 95
Destination 885 945 945
Total Price $42,905 $52,110 $54,280
Total Invoice $39,966 $49,781 $51,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,770
Model Year201820172017
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$52,110$54,280
Adjustments for Features0-5,270-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,905$46,840$45,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0
Total Invoice$39,966$49,781$51,879
Adjustments for Features0-5,034-8,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,966$44,747$43,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,011$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820172017
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$125
Remote app$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
Lane departure warning  $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 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
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  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $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$4,400$9,670$12,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,034-8,143

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested124056%
Total Not Requested97544%

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