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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: $22,655

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $15,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,525

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $15,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $18,860
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $18,182
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100  
Interior ambient lighting         495
Shag carpet dash topper         250
Preferred Package         1,890
Rear spoiler         370
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95  
Interior ambient lighting         417
Shag carpet dash topper         193
Preferred Package         1,640
Rear spoiler         303
Options (change) 3,495 230 230 230 3,005
Options (change) 3,320 219 219 219 2,553
Destination 995 995 995 995 790
Total Price $38,510 $43,315 $47,175 $55,165 $22,655
Total Invoice $36,804 $41,410 $45,097 $52,726 $21,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,894
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
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, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$38,510$43,315$47,175$55,165$22,655
Adjustments for Features-5,635-9,350-10,775-17,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$33,965$36,400$37,475$22,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$3,525$4,600$0
Total Invoice$36,804$41,410$45,097$52,726$21,525
Adjustments for Features-5,385-8,939-10,300-16,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,419$32,471$34,797$35,818$21,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$3,378$4,399$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorercube
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSL
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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
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  
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
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 
Shag carpet dash topper    $100
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$8,545$12,260$13,685$20,600$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,635$9,350$10,775$17,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,385-8,939-10,300-16,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in99.6 in
Length198.3 in156.5 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.1 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, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested185084%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shag carpet dash topper
FeatureValueRequested?
Shag carpet dash topper100No
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11553%
Total Not Requested10047%
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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