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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: $41,160

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,069

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,400 $38,300 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,523 $35,271 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,995 1,995
Floor mats 195 195    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 60 60
Cargo cover 230 230 80 80
AWD 1,600 1,600    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,515 1,515    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Navigation system 1,605 1,605 1,696 1,696
Floor mats 147 147    
Roof rack crossbars 152 152 51 51
Cargo cover 193 193 68 68
AWD 1,472 1,472    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,322 1,322    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,585 5,585 10,315 8,615
Options (change) 4,891 4,891 8,906 7,461
Destination 810 810 645 645
Total Price $42,795 $44,695 $41,160 $41,775
Total Invoice $39,224 $40,972 $37,069 $37,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$42,795$44,695$41,160$41,775
Adjustments for Features-1,305-2,00500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,490$42,690$41,160$41,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$615
Total Invoice$39,224$40,972$37,069$37,684
Adjustments for Features-1,196-1,83800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,028$39,134$37,069$37,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,106$0$615

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,855$9,555$7,550$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$2,005$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,196-1,83800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelMuranoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length188.5 in193.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height67.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
32.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested18524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested18524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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