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Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,250 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $35,668 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Floor mats 170        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Cargo net 20        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,110      
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Floor mats 131        
Door sill trim plates 99        
Cargo net 15        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,004      
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 315 4,085 230 230 230
Options (change) 245 3,882 219 219 219
Destination 850 945 945 945 945
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,915 $38,805 $42,850 $46,530 $54,410
Total Invoice $29,263 $37,082 $40,964 $44,479 $52,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,285
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,915$38,805$42,850$46,530$54,410
Adjustments for Features0-4,745-7,750-8,950-15,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$34,060$35,100$37,580$38,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,520$4,485
Total Invoice$29,263$37,082$40,964$44,479$52,003
Adjustments for Features0-4,534-7,409-8,555-15,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,263$32,548$33,555$35,924$36,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,007$3,376$4,292

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
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$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Remote app$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 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $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$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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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 
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
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 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Heated second row seats$200 $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
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
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  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,510$9,255$12,260$13,460$20,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745$7,750$8,950$15,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,534-7,409-8,555-15,163

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelLEAFExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length175.0 in198.3 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height61.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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