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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: $38,155

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,964

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $34,400
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,459
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 240
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Audiophile Package 510    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Class II trailer hitch     560
Floor mats     160
Satellite radio     350
Running boards     560
Additional screen for entertainment system     400
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     850
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 111
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,301
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,561
Audiophile Package 433    
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Class II trailer hitch     464
Floor mats     120
Satellite radio     304
Running boards     449
Additional screen for entertainment system     347
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     738
Options (change) 8,125 5,915 6,420
Options (change) 6,906 5,029 5,395
Destination 785 785 605
Total Price $38,155 $39,095 $41,425
Total Invoice $34,964 $35,992 $37,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,283
Model Year200820082006
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)190, 7190, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/700-480
Total Price$38,155$39,095$41,425
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,155$38,845$40,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0
Total Invoice$34,964$35,992$37,459
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,964$35,762$36,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year200820082006
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 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,050$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20082006
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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