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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: $28,695

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,403

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,020 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,803 $30,027 $35,268
Floor mats 170    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Cargo net 25    
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
Floor mats 131    
Door sill trim plates 101    
Cargo net 18    
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 325 3,730 930
Options (change) 250 3,171 791
Destination 850 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,695 $36,650 $39,610
Total Invoice $26,403 $34,023 $36,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,525
Model Year201420122012
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,695$36,650$39,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,180-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,695$35,470$36,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$26,403$34,023$36,884
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,403$32,928$34,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420122012
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Total Value of Features$5,100$6,280$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,095-2,556

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelLEAFExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length175.0 in197.1 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height61.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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