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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: $37,410

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,610

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z350Z
TrimXLTLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $32,450 $35,850
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $30,011 $32,781
Package 202A 3,075      
255/50HR20 1,195      
Navigation system 795   1,800 1,800
Polished alloy wheels   595 1,660  
Package 301A   2,250    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags     620 620
Aerodynamics Package     530  
Floor mats     90 90
Cargo net     80 80
Satellite radio     350 350
Package 202A 2,614      
255/50HR20 1,016      
Navigation system 676   1,561 1,561
Polished alloy wheels   506 1,184  
Package 301A   1,913    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags     538 538
Aerodynamics Package     408  
Floor mats     64 64
Cargo net     53 53
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 5,065 2,845 5,130 2,940
Options (change) 4,306 2,419 4,112 2,520
Destination 825 825 605 605
Total Price $37,410 $41,205 $38,185 $39,395
Total Invoice $34,610 $38,196 $34,728 $35,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,466
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z350Z
TrimXLTLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12240, 7240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,410$41,205$38,185$39,395
Adjustments for Features-4,700-7,26500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$33,940$38,185$39,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$1,210
Total Invoice$34,610$38,196$34,728$35,906
Adjustments for Features-4,348-6,73400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,262$31,462$34,728$35,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$1,178

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z350Z
TrimXLTLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound $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 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,180$9,745$2,480$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$7,265$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,348-6,73400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorer350Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in169.8 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in52.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft36.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested157549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring

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

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