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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: $30,375

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,382

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,790
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,843
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Floor mats     200
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Floor mats     154
Options (change) 4,080 2,280 200
Options (change) 3,469 1,939 154
Destination 785 785 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,110 $35,460 $30,375
Total Invoice $31,527 $32,902 $28,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,397
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6107hp E
TransmissionA5A5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,110$35,460$30,375
Adjustments for Features0-500-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$34,960$30,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,527$32,902$28,382
Adjustments for Features0-464-252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,527$32,438$28,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200820082017
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$5,540$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-252

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082017
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.3,324 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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