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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,345

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,577

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,340
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,884
Luxury Package 1,290    
255/50R20 1,325    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Audiophile Package 510    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags     620
Floor mats     95
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,670
Luxury Package 1,097    
255/50R20 1,127    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,561
Audiophile Package 433    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags     538
Floor mats     69
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,190
Options (change) 5,315 2,190 4,185
Options (change) 4,519 1,862 3,358
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $35,345 $35,370 $38,220
Total Invoice $32,577 $32,825 $34,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,430
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,345$35,370$38,220
Adjustments for Features-3,075-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$31,795$38,220
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0
Total Invoice$32,577$32,825$34,937
Adjustments for Features-2,834-3,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,743$29,507$34,937
Cost Above Minimum$236$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$5,090$5,590$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,834-3,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer350Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in169.8 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in52.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft36.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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