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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: $30,530

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,506

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $36,790
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $34,843
Cold Weather Package 150        
Navigation system 795   795    
Package 202A 3,225        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Heated steering wheel     150    
Cargo net         25
Door sill trim plates         130
Floor mats         200
Cold Weather Package 144        
Navigation system 755   755    
Package 202A 3,064        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Heated steering wheel     144    
Cargo net         18
Door sill trim plates         106
Floor mats         154
Options (change) 4,300 130 1,075 130 355
Options (change) 4,087 124 1,023 124 278
Destination 945 945 945 945 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,645 $42,375 $45,520 $54,045 $30,530
Total Invoice $36,929 $40,511 $43,511 $51,656 $28,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,719
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$38,645$42,375$45,520$54,045$30,530
Adjustments for Features-2,830-5,695-6,460-13,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$36,680$39,060$40,235$30,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$3,245$4,420$0
Total Invoice$36,929$40,511$43,511$51,656$28,506
Adjustments for Features-2,704-5,444-6,175-13,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,225$35,067$37,336$38,456$28,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$3,111$4,231$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Remote app    $25
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack    $0
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$11,170$11,935$19,285$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$5,695$6,460$13,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,704-5,444-6,175-13,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162017
ModelExplorerLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,324 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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