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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: $20,225

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $19,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,226

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $18,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorercubecube
TrimLimitedSportSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $16,580 $18,680
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $15,991 $18,010
Cargo cover 135 135    
Navigation system 795 795    
Indigo Limited Edition     2,000  
Interior ambient lighting     495 495
Rear spoiler     370 370
Preferred Package       1,890
Cargo cover 118 118    
Navigation system 694 694    
Indigo Limited Edition     1,735  
Interior ambient lighting     417 417
Rear spoiler     303 303
Preferred Package       1,640
Options (change) 930 930 2,865 2,755
Options (change) 812 812 2,455 2,360
Destination 895 895 780 780
Total Price $39,925 $42,605 $20,225 $22,215
Total Invoice $37,235 $39,734 $19,226 $21,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,655
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorercubecube
TrimLimitedSportSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$39,925$42,605$20,225$22,215
Adjustments for Features-7,885-9,1100-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,040$33,495$20,225$20,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$690
Total Invoice$37,235$39,734$19,226$21,150
Adjustments for Features-7,354-8,4960-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,881$31,238$19,226$19,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,357$0$686

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelExplorerExplorercubecube
TrimLimitedSportSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
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$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$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  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
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$9,720$10,945$1,835$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,885$9,110$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,354-8,4960-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,535 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 S

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Indigo Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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