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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: $19,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,965

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $18,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelVersaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,410 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $16,788 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 980        
Floor mats 170        
Navigation system 610        
Sunroof 600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125        
Door sill trim plates 130        
Interior ambient lighting 240        
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 201A   2,330      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Premium Package 849        
Floor mats 133        
Navigation system 529        
Sunroof 520        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109        
Door sill trim plates 105        
Interior ambient lighting 172        
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 201A   2,213      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 2,855 5,060 1,795 1,795 100
Options (change) 2,417 4,806 1,705 1,705 95
Destination 760 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,025 $40,075 $44,880 $48,740 $55,035
Total Invoice $19,965 $38,290 $42,896 $46,583 $52,602

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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: $12,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,880
Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelVersaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,025$40,075$44,880$48,740$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,745-10,460-11,885-17,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$33,330$34,420$36,855$37,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,090$3,525$4,105
Total Invoice$19,965$38,290$42,896$46,583$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-6,445-9,998-11,359-16,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,965$31,845$32,898$35,224$35,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,053$3,379$3,935

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018201820182018
ModelVersaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $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
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$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$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900    
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
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$3,925$10,670$14,385$15,810$21,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,745$10,460$11,885$17,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,445-9,998-11,359-16,822

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelVersaExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length169.1 in198.3 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height60.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
17.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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