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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,695

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,538

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,400
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,459
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 240
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Sunroof 850 850  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Class II trailer hitch     560
Floor mats     160
Running boards     560
Additional screen for entertainment system     400
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     850
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 111
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,301
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,561
Sunroof 723 723  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Class II trailer hitch     464
Floor mats     120
Running boards     449
Additional screen for entertainment system     347
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     738
Options (change) 9,850 8,150 6,070
Options (change) 8,375 6,930 5,091
Destination 645 645 605
Total Price $40,695 $41,310 $41,075
Total Invoice $36,538 $37,153 $37,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Quest 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $550
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/700-480
Total Price$40,695$41,310$41,075
Adjustments for Features00-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,695$41,310$39,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,538$37,153$37,155
Adjustments for Features00-1,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,538$37,153$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,775$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,167

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in124.0 in
Length193.4 in204.1 in
Width73.7 in77.6 in
Height72.8 in71.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in66.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in67.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in50.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft387.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3148.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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