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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: $42,515

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165 $36,400
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395      
Package 202A 4,100        
Second-row buckets 695 695 695 695  
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 60
Running boards 595 595 595 595 560
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 240
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         2,150
Class II trailer hitch         560
Floor mats         165
Navigation system         1,600
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375      
Package 202A 3,895        
Second-row buckets 660 660 660 660  
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 44
Running boards 565 565 565 565 454
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 112
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,866
Class II trailer hitch         464
Floor mats         126
Navigation system         1,388
Options (change) 10,680 5,645 5,250 3,555 5,335
Options (change) 10,145 5,362 4,987 3,377 4,454
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 780
Total Price $46,175 $49,505 $52,970 $58,815 $42,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Quest 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,966
Model Year20192019201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$46,175$49,505$52,970$58,815$42,515
Adjustments for Features-1,715-4,130-5,205-10,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$45,375$47,765$47,895$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$3,305$3,435$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20192019201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerQuest
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors    $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Cornering lights    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600   $600
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$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 
Total Value of Features$9,355$11,770$12,845$18,560$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$4,130$5,205$10,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-417-539-598-8300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20192009
ModelExplorerQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in124.0 in
Length198.3 in204.1 in
Width78.9 in77.6 in
Height70.0 in71.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in66.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in67.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft387.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3145.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%

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

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