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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: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,629

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,055
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,600
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 2,150
Sunroof 850 850  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Roof rack crossbars     240
Floor mats     165
Running boards     560
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,388
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,866
Sunroof 723 723  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Roof rack crossbars     111
Floor mats     125
Running boards     449
Options (change) 7,640 4,935 4,715
Options (change) 6,495 4,196 3,939
Destination 815 815 780
Total Price $40,070 $41,300 $41,585
Total Invoice $36,629 $37,912 $37,774

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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: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10
Model Year200920092008
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$40,070$41,300$41,585
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,070$40,800$40,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$36,629$37,912$37,774
Adjustments for Features0-459-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,629$37,453$36,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$824$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year200920092008
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
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$4,540$5,040$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-459-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20092008
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 Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
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

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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