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Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,435

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $8,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,851

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $9,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,260 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $34,315 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation system 1,850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,170 1,595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280    
Floor mats 120    
Cargo tray 95 100 100
Roof rack crossbars 190 140 140
Class II trailer hitch 690    
Package 401A   4,300  
Cargo cover   130 130
Navigation system 1,605    
Panoramic sunroof 1,015 1,515  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 246    
Floor mats 90    
Cargo tray 70 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 146 133 133
Class II trailer hitch 584    
Package 401A   4,085  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 4,395 6,265 370
Options (change) 3,756 5,952 352
Destination 780 945 945
Total Price $42,435 $50,710 $54,285
Total Invoice $38,851 $48,440 $51,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,211
Model Year200920162016
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,435$50,710$54,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,330-9,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,435$45,380$45,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$38,851$48,440$51,884
Adjustments for Features0-5,091-8,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,851$43,349$43,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$287$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920162016
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $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
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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-folding second row seats$700  
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  
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$6,080$11,410$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,330$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,091-8,822

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelMuranoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height67.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
32.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested157551%
Total Not Requested150049%

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