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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: $30,895

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019201920192019
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,250 $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165
Floor mats 170        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Floor mats 131        
Door sill trim plates 99        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 295 4,145 230 230 230
Options (change) 230 3,939 219 219 219
Destination 850 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,895 $39,640 $44,090 $47,950 $55,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,313
Model Year20122019201920192019
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?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,895$39,640$44,090$47,950$55,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-7,665-9,090-16,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,895$35,240$36,425$38,860$39,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185$3,620$4,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122019201920192019
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
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 $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
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$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 
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
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
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $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$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
Total Value of Features$4,445$8,845$12,110$13,535$20,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$7,665$9,090$16,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-228-249-379

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122019
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
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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