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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: $44,945

Nissan Quest LE   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,129

Nissan Quest LE   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $42,640
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $39,039
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Second-row high console 150 150 150  
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 350
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Package 401A   4,300    
Class II trailer hitch       550
Cargo net       60
Floor mats       205
Illuminated door sill trim plates       295
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Second-row high console 144 144 144  
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 292
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Package 401A   4,085    
Class II trailer hitch       471
Cargo net       53
Floor mats       167
Illuminated door sill trim plates       262
Options (change) 3,375 7,280 2,980 1,460
Options (change) 3,207 6,917 2,832 1,245
Destination 945 945 945 845
Total Price $45,620 $51,725 $56,895 $44,945
Total Invoice $43,594 $49,405 $54,364 $41,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Quest LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,008
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$45,620$51,725$56,895$44,945
Adjustments for Features-1,525-4,190-9,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,095$47,535$47,605$44,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,440$3,510$0
Total Invoice$43,594$49,405$54,364$41,129
Adjustments for Features-1,457-4,002-8,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,137$45,403$45,487$41,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,266$3,350$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Removable second-row console   $200
Second-row high console$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror   $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,755$12,420$17,520$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$4,190$9,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,457-4,002-8,8770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in118.1 in
Length198.3 in200.8 in
Width78.9 in77.6 in
Height70.0 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in61.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in49.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft363.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3108.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest LE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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