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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan GT-R Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan GT-R Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,680

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $60,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $59,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerGT-RGT-RGT-RGT-R
TrimLimitedPurePremiumTrack EditionNISMO
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $99,990 $110,490 $128,490 $175,490
Base Invoice $35,268 $95,867 $105,929 $123,177 $168,216
Second-row buckets 750        
Package 301A 2,250        
Floor mats   420 420 420 420
Second-row buckets 638        
Package 301A 1,913        
Floor mats   347 347 347 347
Options (change) 3,000 420 420 420 420
Options (change) 2,551 347 347 347 347
Destination 825 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Total Price $41,680 $102,005 $112,505 $130,505 $177,505
Total Invoice $38,644 $97,809 $107,871 $125,119 $170,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan GT-R

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,441
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerGT-RGT-RGT-RGT-R
TrimLimitedPurePremiumTrack EditionNISMO
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6565hp V6565hp V6565hp V6600hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-20255/40-20255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$41,680$102,005$112,505$130,505$177,505
Adjustments for Features0-755-2,005-1,905-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,680$101,250$110,500$128,600$174,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,250$27,350$73,450
Total Invoice$38,644$97,809$107,871$125,119$170,158
Adjustments for Features0-724-1,922-1,826-2,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,644$97,085$105,949$123,293$167,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,864$26,208$70,384

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan GT-R

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerGT-RGT-RGT-RGT-R
TrimLimitedPurePremiumTrack EditionNISMO
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Curve control$50    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Titanium exhaust  $1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Carbon fiber body kit    $550
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200$200$200$200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400$400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler$200    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500$500  
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,145$8,900$10,150$10,050$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755$2,005$1,905$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-724-1,922-1,826-2,689

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan GT-R

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerGT-R
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length197.1 in185.4 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.4 in53.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,930 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in33.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in26.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

Option Package Details
Nissan GT-R Pure

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%

Option Package Details
Nissan GT-R Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%

Option Package Details
Nissan GT-R Track Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%

Option Package Details
Nissan GT-R NISMO

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7583%
Total Not Requested1517%

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