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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: $22,585

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $14,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,741

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $12,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelcubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,000 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $18,515 $30,027 $35,268
Preferred Package 1,890    
Rear spoiler 380    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 205A   2,800  
Cargo cover   135 135
Preferred Package 1,660    
Rear spoiler 318    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 438    
Navigation system   676 676
Package 205A   2,380  
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 2,775 3,730 930
Options (change) 2,416 3,171 791
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $22,585 $36,650 $39,610
Total Invoice $21,741 $34,023 $36,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,691
Model Year201420122012
ModelcubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,585$36,650$39,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,945-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,585$31,705$33,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$21,741$34,023$36,884
Adjustments for Features0-4,591-6,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,741$29,432$30,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,390

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420122012
ModelcubeExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
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
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
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
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 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Total Value of Features$2,335$7,280$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,945$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,591-6,062

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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.4,558 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
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested262587%

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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