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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: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,327

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,790
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $34,843
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Floor mats     180
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 180
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 134
Destination 815 815 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $30,320
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $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: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,857
Model Year200920092016
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$35,930$38,360$30,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$36,610$30,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$28,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,616-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,109$33,796$28,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200920092016
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,930$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616-75

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092016
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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