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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: $43,210

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,447

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $9,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,610 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,179 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 240    
Cargo Package 420    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365    
AWD 1,600    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
Floor mats 196    
Cargo Package 316    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281    
AWD 1,500    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 2,625 5,800 230
Options (change) 2,293 5,510 219
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $43,210 $52,745 $55,165
Total Invoice $40,447 $50,388 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,348
Model Year201820182018
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,210$52,745$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,730-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,210$49,015$48,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$40,447$50,388$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-3,563-5,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,447$46,825$46,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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  
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
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$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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$6,090$9,820$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,730$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,563-5,931

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelMuranoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length192.8 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,913 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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
39.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested201555%
Total Not Requested162545%

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