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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: $17,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,726

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $16,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $18,590
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $17,923
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Navigation system         700
Floor mats         170
Door sill trim plates         135
Interior ambient lighting         240
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Navigation system         607
Floor mats         133
Door sill trim plates         111
Interior ambient lighting         172
Options (change) 3,265 0 0 0 1,245
Options (change) 3,101 0 0 0 1,023
Destination 995 995 995 995 780
Total Price $38,280 $43,085 $46,945 $54,935 $20,615
Total Invoice $36,585 $41,191 $44,878 $52,507 $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: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,437
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$38,280$43,085$46,945$54,935$20,615
Adjustments for Features-6,720-10,435-11,860-18,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,560$32,650$35,085$36,160$20,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$3,525$4,600$0
Total Invoice$36,585$41,191$44,878$52,507$19,726
Adjustments for Features-6,422-9,976-11,338-17,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,163$31,215$33,540$34,562$19,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$3,377$4,399$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerVersa
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$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 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $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 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $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 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $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 
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 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$9,320$13,035$14,460$21,375$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,720$10,435$11,860$18,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,422-9,976-11,338-17,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in169.1 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft350.4 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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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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