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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: $30,895

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $9,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $52,600 $49,000 $52,730 $37,250
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Package 201A 2,330          
Cold Weather Package 650          
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 100  
Floor mats           170
Door sill trim plates           125
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Package 201A 2,213          
Cold Weather Package 619          
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 95  
Floor mats           131
Door sill trim plates           99
Options (change) 4,145 230 230 230 230 295
Options (change) 3,939 219 219 219 219 230
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,465 $46,730 $54,075 $50,475 $54,205 $30,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,181
Model Year202120212021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4365hp V6400hp V6365hp V6107hp E
TransmissionA10A10T10T10T10A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21205/55-16
Total Price$40,465$46,730$54,075$50,475$54,205$30,895
Adjustments for Features-4,700-7,965-6,550-9,490-14,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,765$38,765$47,525$40,985$39,500$30,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$11,760$5,220$3,735$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year202120212021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerLEAF
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0$0 $0 
AWD   $1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  $100 
Active noise reduction    $0 
Adaptive cruise control    $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50 
Photovoltaic solar panel     $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15  $15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$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$50 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector   $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150  $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack     $0
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Black grille (optional)   $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments     $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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 seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,145$12,410$10,995$13,935$19,150$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$7,965$6,550$9,490$14,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-602-250-177-275-3970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212012
ModelExplorerLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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