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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: $16,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,551

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $14,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelVersaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,330 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $15,750 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
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      
Door sill trim plates 130      
Interior ambient lighting 300      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,500    
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      
Door sill trim plates 103      
Interior ambient lighting 252      
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201A   1,309    
Options (change) 3,630 3,095 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 3,106 2,701 1,392 1,392
Destination 695 895 895 895
Total Price $20,655 $36,670 $40,590 $43,270
Total Invoice $19,551 $34,070 $37,815 $40,314

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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: $10,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,813
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelVersaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,655$36,670$40,590$43,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,065-7,930-9,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,655$31,605$32,660$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,055$2,510
Total Invoice$19,551$34,070$37,815$40,314
Adjustments for Features0-4,706-7,388-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,551$29,364$30,427$31,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,063$2,420

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelVersaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$8,880$11,745$12,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,065$7,930$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,706-7,388-8,530

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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.4,535 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, 9 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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