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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: $41,085

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,369

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerQuest
TrimLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,055
Package 301A 2,250  
Second-row buckets 750  
Cargo cover 135 60
Roof rack crossbars 120 240
2.0L I4 995  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   2,150
Floor mats   165
Navigation system   1,600
Package 301A 1,913  
Second-row buckets 638  
Cargo cover 115 44
Roof rack crossbars 106 111
2.0L I4 906  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,866
Floor mats   125
Navigation system   1,388
Options (change) 7,840 4,215
Options (change) 6,730 3,534
Destination 825 780
Total Price $46,520 $41,085
Total Invoice $42,823 $37,369

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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: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,438
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerQuest
TrimLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp I4235hp V6
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$46,520$41,085
Adjustments for Features-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,330$41,085
Total Invoice$42,823$37,369
Adjustments for Features-2,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,807$37,369

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerQuest
TrimLimited3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,695$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in124.0 in
Length197.1 in204.1 in
Width78.9 in77.6 in
Height70.4 in71.9 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.4,291 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in66.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in67.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in61.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in50.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft387.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3145.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

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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