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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: $41,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $230

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,132

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,390 $37,880 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,594 $34,884 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation Package 2,100      
Floor mats 195 195    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 115 115
AWD 1,600 1,600 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,530 1,530    
Platinum Edition   2,350    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
255/50R20     1,325 630
Navigation Package 1,821      
Floor mats 147 147    
Roof rack crossbars 154 154 97 97
AWD 1,472 1,471 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,337 1,337    
Platinum Edition   2,039    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 5,620 5,870 11,595 8,605
Options (change) 4,931 5,148 10,074 7,534
Destination 845 845 785 785
Total Price $41,855 $44,595 $41,625 $41,785
Total Invoice $38,370 $40,877 $38,132 $38,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $692
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,855$44,595$41,625$41,785
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1,9550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,840$42,640$41,625$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$90$0
Total Invoice$38,370$40,877$38,132$38,497
Adjustments for Features-930-1,7920-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,440$39,085$38,132$38,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0$135

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,030$9,970$8,015$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$1,955$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-1,7920-230

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Paint, special black0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested74059%
Total Not Requested51041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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