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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: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,369

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SELimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,055 $35,528 $38,862
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,150    
Floor mats 165    
Roof rack crossbars 240 135 135
Cargo cover 60 135 135
Navigation system 1,600   795
Rear bumper protector   85 85
Second-row buckets   750 750
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Power liftgate     495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,866    
Floor mats 125    
Roof rack crossbars 111 118 118
Cargo cover 44 118 118
Navigation system 1,388   694
Rear bumper protector   74 74
Second-row buckets   655 655
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Power liftgate     432
Options (change) 4,215 7,295 5,985
Options (change) 3,534 6,367 5,224
Destination 780 895 895
Total Price $41,085 $46,290 $48,555
Total Invoice $37,369 $42,790 $44,981

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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: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,828
Model Year200820142014
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SELimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,085$46,290$48,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,085$43,485$45,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,340
Total Invoice$37,369$42,790$44,981
Adjustments for Features0-2,593-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,369$40,197$42,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,255

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820142014
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SELimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$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$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600 $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,990$9,795$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,593-2,529

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,292 lb.4,535 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested107551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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