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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: $40,925

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,054

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimLimitedSport3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $34,400
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $31,459
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Package 301A 2,600    
Cargo cover 135 135 60
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 240
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Power liftgate   495  
Navigation system   795 1,800
Class II trailer hitch     560
Floor mats     160
Satellite radio     350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,500
Additional screen for entertainment system     400
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     850
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Package 301A 2,269    
Cargo cover 118 118 44
Roof rack crossbars 118 118 111
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Power liftgate   432  
Navigation system   694 1,561
Class II trailer hitch     464
Floor mats     120
Satellite radio     304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,301
Additional screen for entertainment system     347
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.     738
Options (change) 7,780 6,470 5,920
Options (change) 6,790 5,647 4,990
Destination 895 895 605
Total Price $46,775 $48,145 $40,925
Total Invoice $43,213 $44,569 $37,054

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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: $3,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,614
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimLimitedSport3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/700-480
Total Price$46,775$48,145$40,925
Adjustments for Features-2,755-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,020$45,015$40,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$43,213$44,569$37,054
Adjustments for Features-2,545-2,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,668$41,671$37,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,003$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimLimitedSport3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,895$10,270$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,545-2,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.9 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 in41.3 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 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft387.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3148.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested107551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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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