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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: $29,930

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $13,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $12,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFExplorer
TrimSLLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $37,855
Base Invoice $34,285 $35,268
Floor mats 190  
Door sill trim plates 130  
Cargo net 25  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Cargo cover   135
Floor mats 144  
Door sill trim plates 106  
Cargo net 18  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 345 4,635
Options (change) 268 3,940
Destination 885 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,930 $43,315
Total Invoice $27,938 $40,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,825
Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFExplorer
TrimSLLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine147hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$29,930$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,930$38,695
Total Invoice$27,938$40,033
Adjustments for Features0-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$35,763

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFExplorer
TrimSLLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,035$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelLEAFExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length176.4 in197.1 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height61.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 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 Legroom33.5 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
23.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested212551%
Total Not Requested205049%

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