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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,320

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $5,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,327

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,790
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,843
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Floor mats     180
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 4,685 2,985 180
Options (change) 3,983 2,538 134
Destination 645 645 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,530 $36,145 $30,320
Total Invoice $32,146 $32,761 $28,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,833
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6107hp E
TransmissionA5A5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$35,530$36,145$30,320
Adjustments for Features00-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,530$36,145$29,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,146$32,761$28,327
Adjustments for Features00-1,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,146$32,761$27,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,700$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,014

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in175.0 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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