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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: $20,475

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $19,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021202120122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorercubecube
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $52,600 $49,000 $52,730 $16,580 $18,680
Technology Feature Bundle 935            
Package 201A 2,330            
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 100    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 130    
Shag carpet dash topper           250 250
Indigo Limited Edition           2,000  
Interior ambient lighting           495 495
Rear spoiler           370 370
Preferred Package             1,890
Technology Feature Bundle 888            
Package 201A 2,213            
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 95    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 124    
Shag carpet dash topper           193 193
Indigo Limited Edition           1,735  
Interior ambient lighting           417 417
Rear spoiler           303 303
Preferred Package             1,640
Options (change) 3,495 230 230 230 230 3,115 3,005
Options (change) 3,320 219 219 219 219 2,648 2,553
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 780 780
Total Price $39,815 $46,730 $54,075 $50,475 $54,205 $20,475 $22,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan cube S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,433
Model Year2021202120212021202120122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorercubecube
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4365hp V6400hp V6365hp V6122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionA10A10T10T10T10M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$39,815$46,730$54,075$50,475$54,205$20,475$22,465
Adjustments for Features-7,235-10,950-9,535-12,475-17,6900-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,580$35,780$44,540$38,000$36,515$20,475$21,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$11,960$5,420$3,935$0$690

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2021202120212021202120122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorercubecube
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchSTPlatinumSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400     
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manual     $150 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0$0 $0  
AWD   $1700   
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  $100  
Active noise reduction    $0  
Adaptive cruise control    $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals    $125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15  $15  
Semi-automated parking system    $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$150  
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100  
Curve control$50$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$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200  
Lane departure warning    $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector   $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$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$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Black grille (optional)   $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear     $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$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$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50   
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300  
Door sill trim plates $100     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$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$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Shag carpet dash topper     $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600      
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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  $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$9,295$13,010$11,595$14,535$19,750$2,060$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,235$10,950$9,535$12,475$17,690$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-830-343-258-362-4780-1,235

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20212012
ModelExplorercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in99.6 in
Length198.8 in156.5 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height69.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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 app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested185084%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Shag carpet dash topper
FeatureValueRequested?
Shag carpet dash topper100No
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11553%
Total Not Requested10047%
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

Shag carpet dash topper
FeatureValueRequested?
Shag carpet dash topper100No
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11553%
Total Not Requested10047%
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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