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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: $30,555

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,490

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $11,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,285 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 190        
Technology Package 650        
Door sill trim plates 130        
Package 202A   4,100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295    
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Package 401A       3,875  
Floor mats 144        
Technology Package 570        
Door sill trim plates 106        
Package 202A   3,895      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230    
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Package 401A       3,681  
Options (change) 970 6,560 1,525 4,105 230
Options (change) 820 6,232 1,449 3,900 219
Destination 885 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,555 $41,575 $44,610 $51,050 $55,165
Total Invoice $28,490 $39,716 $42,640 $48,778 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,053
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelLEAFExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp E290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,555$41,575$44,610$51,050$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-4,640-7,630-11,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$39,300$39,970$43,420$43,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$4,120$4,560
Total Invoice$28,490$39,716$42,640$48,778$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-2,173-4,435-7,290-10,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,490$37,543$38,205$41,488$41,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$3,945$4,378

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
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$100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
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$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
Heat pump$250    
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0    
6.6 kW onboard charger$500    
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
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$75$75$75
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$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
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$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-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$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$6,395$8,670$11,035$14,025$17,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$4,640$7,630$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,173-4,435-7,290-10,805

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length176.4 in198.3 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height61.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.5 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
23.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested175049%
Total Not Requested180051%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested199055%

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