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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: $21,260

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $18,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,286

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $17,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelcubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,200 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $17,547 $35,622 $40,191
Preferred Package 1,850    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Cargo cover   130 130
Navigation system   795 795
Preferred Package 1,605    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Cargo cover   114 114
Navigation system   694 694
Options (change) 2,300 925 925
Options (change) 1,979 808 808
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $21,260 $40,020 $44,920
Total Invoice $20,286 $37,325 $41,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,524
Model Year201120152015
ModelcubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,260$40,020$44,920
Adjustments for Features0-6,985-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,260$33,035$36,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$20,286$37,325$41,894
Adjustments for Features0-6,515-7,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,286$30,810$34,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120152015
ModelcubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$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
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,685$9,670$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,985$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,515-7,610

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelcubeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.6 in112.6 in
Length156.5 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height65.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
11.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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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