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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: $42,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,590

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,050 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,780 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 2,260    
Roof rack crossbars 280    
Floor mats 210    
Rear bumper protector 190    
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 1,440    
AWD 1,600 2,320 2,320
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Technology Package 2,000    
Roof rack crossbars 233    
Floor mats 159    
Rear bumper protector 148    
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 1,206    
AWD 1,500 2,112 2,112
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,980 9,690 7,490
Options (change) 5,246 8,456 6,586
Destination 900 815 815
Total Price $43,930 $42,120 $43,855
Total Invoice $40,926 $38,590 $40,302

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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: $356
Model Year201620092009
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,930$42,120$43,855
Adjustments for Features-2,8900-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$42,120$42,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$40,926$38,590$40,302
Adjustments for Features-2,6920-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,234$38,590$38,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$334

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620092009
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimSLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,155$6,265$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6920-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
ModelMuranoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length192.8 in193.4 in
Width75.4 in73.7 in
Height66.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,920 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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
39.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2100100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested-200100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-850No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested-450100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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