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Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,655

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $15,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,551

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $14,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,330 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $15,750 $30,027 $35,268
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250    
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 600    
Convenience Package 650    
Floor mats 155    
Satellite radio 150    
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 300    
iPod integration 270    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Interior ambient lighting 300    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217    
Sport Package 607    
Sunroof 520    
Convenience Package 564    
Floor mats 113    
Satellite radio 131    
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 260    
iPod integration 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Interior ambient lighting 252    
Door sill trim plates 103    
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
Options (change) 3,630 3,395 1,595
Options (change) 3,106 2,886 1,356
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $20,655 $36,315 $40,275
Total Invoice $19,551 $33,738 $37,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,876
Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,655$36,315$40,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,655$31,675$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$19,551$33,738$37,449
Adjustments for Features0-4,311-7,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,551$29,427$30,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$718

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,465$8,105$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,311-7,304

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelVersaExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length169.1 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height60.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
17.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested122589%

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