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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,085

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $9,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,275

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $8,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $16,790
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $16,192
SYNC 395      
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Preferred Package       1,600
SYNC 336      
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 251 251    
Preferred Package       1,388
Options (change) 975 580 285 1,600
Options (change) 830 494 243 1,388
Destination 785 785 785 695
Total Price $28,255 $30,610 $33,465 $19,085
Total Invoice $26,386 $28,552 $31,206 $18,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,499
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6122hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18195/55-16
Total Price$28,255$30,610$33,465$19,085
Adjustments for Features-655-2,530-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$28,080$29,210$19,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$1,610$0
Total Invoice$26,386$28,552$31,206$18,275
Adjustments for Features-612-2,360-3,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,774$26,192$27,238$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$418$1,464$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$3,440$5,315$7,040$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$2,530$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-612-2,360-3,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in99.6 in
Length193.4 in156.5 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.5 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 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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