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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: $41,895

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,606

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,400 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,374 $27,518 $29,578
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,150 1,295 1,295
Class II trailer hitch 560    
Floor mats 165    
Roof rack crossbars 240 60 60
Running boards 560    
Navigation system 1,600 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,866 1,101 1,101
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Floor mats 126    
Roof rack crossbars 112 51 51
Running boards 454    
Navigation system 1,388 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 5,275 11,050 9,350
Options (change) 4,410 9,443 7,998
Destination 780 645 645
Total Price $42,455 $41,895 $42,510
Total Invoice $38,564 $37,606 $38,221

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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: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $645
Model Year200920062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$42,455$41,895$42,510
Adjustments for Features-1,76500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,690$41,895$42,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$38,564$37,606$38,221
Adjustments for Features-1,60300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,961$37,606$38,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,590$3,825$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,60300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,291 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 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 Legroom42.1 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 Legroom39.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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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