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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: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $6,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAFLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,394 $32,293
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
Satellite radio 166 166    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Options (change) 4,080 2,280 0 0
Options (change) 3,469 1,939 0 0
Destination 785 785 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,110 $35,460 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $31,527 $32,902 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,229
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAFLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionA5A5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$34,110$35,460$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-3,845-4,3450-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,265$31,115$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$65
Total Invoice$31,527$32,902$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-3,554-4,0320-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,973$28,870$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$897$0$70

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAFLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,340$2,995$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$4,345$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,554-4,0320-829

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082011
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.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.5 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 in31.1 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested97576%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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