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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: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,610

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $33,340
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $30,884
Package 202A 3,075    
255/50HR20 1,195    
Navigation system 795   1,800
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags     620
Aerodynamics Package     550
Floor mats     95
Door sill trim plates     110
Cargo net     80
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,670
Package 202A 2,614    
255/50HR20 1,016    
Navigation system 676   1,561
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags     538
Aerodynamics Package     414
Floor mats     69
Door sill trim plates     78
Cargo net     53
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,190
Options (change) 5,065 2,845 4,925
Options (change) 4,306 2,419 3,903
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $37,410 $41,205 $38,960
Total Invoice $34,610 $38,196 $35,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,827
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$37,410$41,205$38,960
Adjustments for Features-4,275-7,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,135$34,115$38,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$34,610$38,196$35,482
Adjustments for Features-3,955-6,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,655$31,624$35,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$969$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorer350Z
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $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
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $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 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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,130$9,945$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$7,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,955-6,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20112008
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested147546%

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%

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