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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: $44,565

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,616

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $2,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMuranoExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,610 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,179 $35,268
Cargo Package 420  
Floor mats 240  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 1,720  
AWD 1,600 2,000
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo Package 316  
Floor mats 196  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 1,450  
AWD 1,500 1,820
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 3,980 8,825
Options (change) 3,462 7,622
Destination 975 825
Total Price $44,565 $47,505
Total Invoice $41,616 $43,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $709
Model Year20182012
ModelMuranoExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,565$47,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,565$45,995
Total Invoice$41,616$43,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,616$42,325

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelMuranoExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,845$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,390

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelMuranoExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length192.8 in197.1 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height66.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,913 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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		39.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		69.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%

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