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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: $28,695

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,403

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $35,020
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $32,803
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Cargo net     25
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     170
Package 205A 2,380    
Navigation system 676 676  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Cargo net     18
Door sill trim plates     101
Floor mats     131
Options (change) 3,730 930 325
Options (change) 3,171 791 250
Destination 825 825 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,650 $39,610 $28,695
Total Invoice $34,023 $36,884 $26,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,525
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$36,650$39,610$28,695
Adjustments for Features-1,180-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$36,865$28,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$34,023$36,884$26,403
Adjustments for Features-1,095-2,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,928$34,328$26,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,280$7,845$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$2,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,095-2,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.3 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 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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