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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: $19,615

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $12,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,717

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $11,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $16,790
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $16,192
Cargo cover 135 135  
Preferred Package     1,600
Interior ambient lighting     290
Illuminated door sill trim plates     240
Cargo cover 115 115  
Preferred Package     1,388
Interior ambient lighting     241
Illuminated door sill trim plates     201
Options (change) 135 135 2,130
Options (change) 115 115 1,830
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $32,480 $38,495 $19,615
Total Invoice $30,419 $35,892 $18,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,740
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$32,480$38,495$19,615
Adjustments for Features-2,095-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$31,985$19,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$30,419$35,892$18,717
Adjustments for Features-1,962-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,457$29,822$18,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,365$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$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 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SD Card slot $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,805$9,220$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,962-6,0700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in99.6 in
Length197.1 in156.5 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.5 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 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.1 ft3

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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 key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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