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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: $41,085

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,369

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelQuestExplorer
Trim3.5 SELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,055 $34,952
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,150  
Floor mats 165  
Roof rack crossbars 240 120
Cargo cover 60 135
Navigation system 1,600  
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,866  
Floor mats 125  
Roof rack crossbars 111 106
Cargo cover 44 115
Navigation system 1,388  
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row buckets   638
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 4,215 6,945
Options (change) 3,534 5,926
Destination 780 825
Total Price $41,085 $45,305
Total Invoice $37,369 $41,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Quest 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year20082011
ModelQuestExplorer
Trim3.5 SELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$41,085$45,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,085$43,040
Total Invoice$37,369$41,703
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,369$39,618

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelQuestExplorer
Trim3.5 SELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,505$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,085

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelQuestExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.0 in112.6 in
Length204.1 in197.1 in
Width77.6 in78.9 in
Height71.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,291 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom39.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

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