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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,780

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,952

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $9,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $14,980
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $14,452
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Convenience Package       650
Sunroof       600
Satellite radio       150
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers       300
Floor mats       155
Antilock brakes (ABS)       250
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Convenience Package       564
Sunroof       520
Satellite radio       131
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers       260
Floor mats       113
Antilock brakes (ABS)       217
Options (change) 560 560 560 2,105
Options (change) 476 476 476 1,805
Destination 785 785 785 695
Total Price $27,840 $30,590 $33,740 $17,780
Total Invoice $26,032 $28,534 $31,439 $16,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,696
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6122hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7280, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18185/65-15
Total Price$27,840$30,590$33,740$17,780
Adjustments for Features-2,550-4,600-6,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,290$25,990$27,165$17,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$1,875$0
Total Invoice$26,032$28,534$31,439$16,952
Adjustments for Features-2,384-4,291-6,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,648$24,243$25,312$16,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$1,664$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,215$6,265$8,240$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$4,600$6,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,384-4,291-6,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in169.1 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft350.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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