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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: $21,025

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $18,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,965

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $16,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelVersaExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,410 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $16,788 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Package 980      
Navigation system 610 795 795 795
Sunroof 600      
Floor mats 170      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Door sill trim plates 130      
Interior ambient lighting 240      
Package 202B   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Premium Package 849      
Navigation system 529 694 694 694
Sunroof 520      
Floor mats 133      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109      
Door sill trim plates 105      
Interior ambient lighting 172      
Package 202B   2,575    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,855 5,340 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 2,417 4,661 2,086 2,086
Destination 760 895 895 895
Total Price $21,025 $39,235 $41,485 $46,385
Total Invoice $19,965 $36,329 $38,603 $43,172

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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: $12,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,748
Model Year2011201520152015
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)180, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,025$39,235$41,485$46,385
Adjustments for Features0-6,065-7,680-8,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$33,170$33,805$37,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$4,360
Total Invoice$19,965$36,329$38,603$43,172
Adjustments for Features0-5,616-7,146-8,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,965$30,713$31,457$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$744$4,217

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201520152015
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$150$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
Terrain selector   $200
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
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height 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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$3,790$9,855$11,470$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065$7,680$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,616-7,146-8,242

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested262593%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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