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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: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $10,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $9,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $33,720
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $32,293
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 202B 2,950      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Package 202B 2,575      
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Options (change) 3,875 925 925 0
Options (change) 3,383 808 808 0
Destination 895 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,770 $40,020 $44,920 $27,070
Total Invoice $35,051 $37,325 $41,894 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,991
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$37,770$40,020$44,920$27,070
Adjustments for Features-4,760-6,375-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,010$33,645$37,370$27,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$35,051$37,325$41,894$25,643
Adjustments for Features-4,417-5,946-7,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,634$31,379$34,853$25,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$4,219$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,205$9,820$10,995$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$6,375$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,417-5,946-7,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152011
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.5 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 in31.1 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested55019%
Total Not Requested227581%

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