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Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,810

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $15,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,912

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $13,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelcubecubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLKromEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,200 $21,640 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $17,547 $20,710 $29,319 $32,901
Preferred Package 1,850      
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
Preferred Package 1,605      
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
Options (change) 1,850 0 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 1,605 0 2,975 1,696
Destination 760 760 815 815
Total Price $20,810 $22,400 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $19,912 $21,470 $33,109 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,400
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelcubecubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLKromEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4122hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,810$22,400$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,120-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,810$22,300$31,810$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0$680
Total Invoice$19,912$21,470$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features0-96-3,797-5,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,912$21,374$29,312$29,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,462$0$681

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelcubecubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLKromEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$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$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,735$2,835$6,855$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,120$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-3,797-5,419

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelcubeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.6 in113.7 in
Length156.5 in193.4 in
Width66.7 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested112585%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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