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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: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,306

Nissan Murano LE   
Difference: $7,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,300 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $35,271 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 1,850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 290    
Floor mats 195    
Rear bumper protector 100    
Cargo cover 230 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 195 140 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,515 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,600    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation system 1,605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 256    
Floor mats 147    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo cover 193 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 152 133 133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,322 1,895 1,895
AWD 1,472    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 5,975 3,960 2,265
Options (change) 5,225 3,762 2,152
Destination 810 995 995
Total Price $45,085 $50,905 $57,200
Total Invoice $41,306 $48,640 $54,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,474
Model Year201120182018
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimLESportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 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$45,085$50,905$57,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,040-9,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,085$46,865$47,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$41,306$48,640$54,659
Adjustments for Features0-3,860-9,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,306$44,780$45,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
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
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
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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  
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 
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$6,480$10,520$16,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,860-9,322

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,855 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 LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75096%
Total Not Requested354%

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