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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: $30,555

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,490

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $11,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $36,200
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $34,285
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295      
Package 202A 4,100        
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100  
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Package 401A     3,875    
Floor mats         190
Technology Package         650
Door sill trim plates         130
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230      
Package 202A 3,895        
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95  
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Package 401A     3,681    
Floor mats         144
Technology Package         570
Door sill trim plates         106
Options (change) 6,560 1,525 4,105 230 970
Options (change) 6,232 1,449 3,900 219 820
Destination 995 995 995 995 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,575 $44,610 $51,050 $55,165 $30,555
Total Invoice $39,716 $42,640 $48,778 $52,726 $28,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,053
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6147hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$41,575$44,610$51,050$55,165$30,555
Adjustments for Features-2,275-4,640-7,630-11,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,300$39,970$43,420$43,860$30,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$4,120$4,560$0
Total Invoice$39,716$42,640$48,778$52,726$28,490
Adjustments for Features-2,173-4,435-7,290-10,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,543$38,205$41,488$41,921$28,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$3,945$4,378$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018201820182018
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$100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
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$150 
Cargo Management 
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$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
40 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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
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$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
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$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$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$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 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Total Value of Features$8,670$11,035$14,025$17,700$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$4,640$7,630$11,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,173-4,435-7,290-10,8050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018
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 XLT

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested175049%
Total Not Requested180051%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested199055%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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