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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: $20,615

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $16,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,726

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $14,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTLimitedSport1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $18,590
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $17,923
Navigation system 795 795 795 700
Package 202A 2,250      
Floor mats       170
Door sill trim plates       135
Interior ambient lighting       240
Navigation system 694 694 694 607
Package 202A 1,963      
Floor mats       133
Door sill trim plates       111
Interior ambient lighting       172
Options (change) 3,045 795 795 1,245
Options (change) 2,657 694 694 1,023
Destination 895 895 895 780
Total Price $36,620 $39,790 $42,470 $20,615
Total Invoice $34,026 $37,117 $39,616 $19,726

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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: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,790
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTLimitedSport1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$36,620$39,790$42,470$20,615
Adjustments for Features-5,930-7,495-8,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$32,295$33,750$20,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0
Total Invoice$34,026$37,117$39,616$19,726
Adjustments for Features-5,510-6,992-8,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,516$30,125$31,482$19,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,609$2,966$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTLimitedSport1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$9,920$11,145$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,930$7,495$8,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,510-6,992-8,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in169.1 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.0 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft350.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested2007%
Total Not Requested247593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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