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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: $22,405

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $14,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,332

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $12,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $18,860
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $18,182
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 205A 2,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Preferred Package     1,890
Interior ambient lighting     495
Rear spoiler     370
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 205A 2,380    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Preferred Package     1,640
Interior ambient lighting     417
Rear spoiler     303
Options (change) 3,730 930 2,755
Options (change) 3,171 791 2,360
Destination 825 825 790
Total Price $36,650 $39,610 $22,405
Total Invoice $34,023 $36,884 $21,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,100
Model Year201220122013
ModelExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$36,650$39,610$22,405
Adjustments for Features-4,945-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,705$33,100$22,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$34,023$36,884$21,332
Adjustments for Features-4,591-6,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,432$30,822$21,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year201220122013
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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$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$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$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,280$8,845$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,591-6,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,558 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested262587%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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