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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: $30,580

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $13,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,508

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $13,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimLimitedPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $36,200
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $34,285
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Technology Package     650
Cargo net     25
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     190
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Technology Package     570
Cargo net     18
Door sill trim plates     106
Floor mats     144
Options (change) 1,930 130 995
Options (change) 1,837 124 838
Destination 945 945 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,175 $54,045 $30,580
Total Invoice $42,224 $51,656 $28,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,874
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimLimitedPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6147hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$44,175$54,045$30,580
Adjustments for Features-4,020-10,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,155$43,085$30,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0
Total Invoice$42,224$51,656$28,508
Adjustments for Features-3,842-10,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,382$41,180$28,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,798$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimLimitedPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
40 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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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, 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,755$17,695$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$10,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,842-10,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in176.4 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,434 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 in33.5 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 Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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