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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: $20,615

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $15,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,726

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $14,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelVersaExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,590 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,923 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 700 795 795
Floor mats 170    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Door sill trim plates 135    
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system 607 676 676
Floor mats 133    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Door sill trim plates 111    
Package 205A   2,380  
Options (change) 1,245 3,595 795
Options (change) 1,023 3,056 676
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $20,615 $36,515 $39,475
Total Invoice $19,726 $33,908 $36,769

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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: $10,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,745
Model Year201220122012
ModelVersaExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8SLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,615$36,515$39,475
Adjustments for Features0-5,855-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,615$30,660$32,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$19,726$33,908$36,769
Adjustments for Features0-5,437-6,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,726$28,471$29,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,387

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
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
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,930$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,855$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,437-6,911

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested282593%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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