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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: $9,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,447

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $9,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMuranoExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,610 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $37,179 $43,315 $50,839
Cargo Package 420    
Floor mats 240    
AWD 1,600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365    
Package 401A   2,965  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo Package 316    
Floor mats 196    
AWD 1,500    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281    
Package 401A   2,817  
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Options (change) 2,625 6,015 305
Options (change) 2,293 5,716 290
Destination 975 945 945
Total Price $43,210 $52,315 $54,485
Total Invoice $40,447 $49,976 $52,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,754
Model Year201820172017
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$52,315$54,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,210$49,420$48,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0
Total Invoice$40,447$49,976$52,074
Adjustments for Features0-2,766-5,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,447$47,210$46,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,009$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820172017
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$125
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
Lane departure warning  $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 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
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$6,250$9,145$12,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,766-5,873

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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 net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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