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Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,628

Nissan Quest 3.5 S Special Edition   
Difference: $9,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,084

Nissan Quest 3.5 S Special Edition   
Difference: $8,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 S Special EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,859 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 560    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 203    
Floor mats 160    
Roof rack crossbars 240 60 60
Running boards 560    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Floor mats 120    
Roof rack crossbars 111 51 51
Running boards 449    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,301 1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 3,223 8,205 6,505
Options (change) 2,620 7,024 5,579
Destination 605 645 645
Total Price $29,628 $39,050 $39,665
Total Invoice $27,084 $35,187 $35,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Quest 3.5 S Special Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,377
Model Year200620062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 S Special EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,628$39,050$39,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,135-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,628$34,915$35,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$27,084$35,187$35,802
Adjustments for Features0-3,726-3,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,084$31,461$32,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 S Special EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power sliding door$400  
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  
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Second-row high console $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,165$7,300$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,135$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,726-3,732

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelQuestExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.0 in113.7 in
Length204.1 in193.4 in
Width77.6 in73.7 in
Height71.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom41.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested140081%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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