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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMuranoMuranoMuranoExplorer
TrimSVSLLEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,530 $37,230 $38,960 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,884 $34,286 $35,878 $27,404
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195  
Cargo cover 230 230 230  
Floor mats 195 195 195  
Rear bumper protector 100 100 100  
AWD 1,600 1,600 1,600 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
4.6L V8       1,310
Roof rack crossbars 154 154 154  
Cargo cover 193 193 193  
Floor mats 147 147 147  
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78  
AWD 1,471 1,471 1,471 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
4.6L V8       1,192
Options (change) 2,320 2,320 2,320 4,300
Options (change) 2,043 2,043 2,043 3,873
Destination 825 825 825 815
Total Price $36,675 $40,375 $42,105 $34,395
Total Invoice $33,752 $37,154 $38,746 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $535
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMuranoMuranoMuranoExplorer
TrimSVSLLEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 1180, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/70-16
Total Price$36,675$40,375$42,105$34,395
Adjustments for Features-2,385-4,915-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,290$35,460$36,290$34,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,000$0
Total Invoice$33,752$37,154$38,746$32,092
Adjustments for Features-2,195-4,523-5,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,557$32,631$33,395$32,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,074$1,838$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMuranoMuranoMuranoExplorer
TrimSVSLLEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive, small $5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats$300  $300
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,740$9,270$10,170$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$4,915$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,195-4,523-5,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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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