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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: $40,070

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,629

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,459
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,500
Sunroof 850 850  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Class II trailer hitch     560
Roof rack crossbars     240
Floor mats     160
Satellite radio     350
Running boards     560
Additional screen for entertainment system     400
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     850
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,561
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,301
Sunroof 723 723  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Class II trailer hitch     464
Roof rack crossbars     111
Floor mats     120
Satellite radio     304
Running boards     449
Additional screen for entertainment system     347
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     738
Options (change) 7,640 4,935 6,420
Options (change) 6,495 4,196 5,395
Destination 815 815 605
Total Price $40,070 $41,300 $41,425
Total Invoice $36,629 $37,912 $37,459

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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: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $481
Model Year200920092006
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$40,070$41,300$41,425
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,070$41,050$39,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$36,629$37,912$37,459
Adjustments for Features0-229-1,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,629$37,683$36,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year200920092006
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$4,015$4,265$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-1,311

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20092006
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 Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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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