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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: $42,380

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,827

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $4,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorer
TrimSLLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,390 $37,880 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,594 $34,884 $34,952
Navigation Package 2,100    
Floor mats 195 195  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 120
Cargo cover 230 230 135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,530 1,530 2,095
AWD 1,600 1,600 2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Platinum Edition   2,350  
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Blind spot warning system     495
Navigation Package 1,821    
Floor mats 147 147  
Roof rack crossbars 154 154 106
Cargo cover 193 193 115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,337 1,337 1,798
AWD 1,472 1,471 1,820
Illuminated door sill trim plates 264    
Platinum Edition   2,039  
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Blind spot warning system     421
Options (change) 6,145 6,100 8,690
Options (change) 5,388 5,341 7,529
Destination 845 845 825
Total Price $42,380 $44,825 $47,050
Total Invoice $38,827 $41,070 $43,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,175
Model Year201320132011
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorer
TrimSLLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,380$44,825$47,050
Adjustments for Features0-740-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,380$44,085$43,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0
Total Invoice$38,827$41,070$43,306
Adjustments for Features0-678-3,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,827$40,392$40,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132011
ModelMuranoMuranoExplorer
TrimSLLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$700 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$4,980$5,720$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678-3,304

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,009 lb.4,752 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 SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97581%
Total Not Requested23519%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40No
Paint, special black0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97578%
Total Not Requested27522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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