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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: $41,195

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,524

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $7,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $37,110 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $28,061 $34,177 $41,543 $50,587
Technology Package 1,500      
Premium Package 1,000      
Leather Package 1,600      
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 795  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280    
Floor mats 120 120    
Cargo tray 95 95 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,200   1,595  
Class II trailer hitch 690 690    
AWD 1,600 1,600    
Power liftgate     550  
Technology Package 1,301      
Premium Package 867      
Leather Package 1,388      
Navigation system 1,605 1,605 755  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 246 246    
Floor mats 90 90    
Cargo tray 70 70 95 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,041   1,515  
Class II trailer hitch 584 584    
AWD 1,471 1,471    
Power liftgate     524  
Options (change) 9,935 4,635 3,040 100
Options (change) 8,663 4,066 2,889 95
Destination 800 800 945 945
Total Price $41,195 $42,545 $47,485 $54,015
Total Invoice $37,524 $39,043 $45,377 $51,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,097
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,195$42,545$47,485$54,015
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,930-9,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,195$41,970$43,555$44,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$730
Total Invoice$37,524$39,043$45,377$51,627
Adjustments for Features0-528-3,756-9,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,524$38,515$41,621$42,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$991$0$706

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $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$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$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$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$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
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700$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$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$6,380$6,955$10,310$16,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,930$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-528-3,756-9,300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102016
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
Nissan Murano SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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