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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: $45,085

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,306

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $4,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelMuranoExplorer
TrimLESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,300 $40,780
Base Invoice $35,271 $38,027
Navigation system 1,850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 290  
Floor mats 195  
Rear bumper protector 100 85
Cargo cover 230 135
Roof rack crossbars 195 135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,515 1,995
AWD 1,600  
Package 402A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 256  
Floor mats 147  
Rear bumper protector 78 74
Cargo cover 193 118
Roof rack crossbars 152 118
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,322 1,741
AWD 1,472  
Package 402A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,975 8,075
Options (change) 5,225 7,047
Destination 810 895
Total Price $45,085 $49,750
Total Invoice $41,306 $45,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,461
Model Year20112013
ModelMuranoExplorer
TrimLESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,085$49,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,085$46,285
Total Invoice$41,306$45,969
Adjustments for Features0-3,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,306$42,767

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
ModelMuranoExplorer
TrimLESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,202

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
ModelMuranoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in197.1 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height67.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77599%
Total Not Requested101%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

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