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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: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,964

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,400
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $33,374
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 240
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,600
Audiophile Package 510    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Class II trailer hitch     560
Floor mats     165
Running boards     560
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,866
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 112
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,388
Audiophile Package 433    
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Class II trailer hitch     464
Floor mats     126
Running boards     454
Options (change) 8,125 5,915 5,275
Options (change) 6,906 5,029 4,410
Destination 785 785 780
Total Price $38,155 $39,095 $42,455
Total Invoice $34,964 $35,992 $38,564

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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: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,269
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6235hp 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)245/65-17235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$38,155$39,095$42,455
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,155$38,595$40,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$34,964$35,992$38,564
Adjustments for Features0-460-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,964$35,532$37,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$568$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year200820082009
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console $250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$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 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,500$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-1,331

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20082009
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.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.7 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 in42.1 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 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft387.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3145.7 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

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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