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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: $43,475

Nissan Quest LE   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,752

Nissan Quest LE   
Difference: $2,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelQuestExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $41,350 $38,100
Base Invoice $37,859 $35,528
Class II trailer hitch 535  
Floor mats 180  
Roof rack crossbars 250 135
Cargo net 60  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 290  
Package 301A   2,600
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Second-row buckets   750
Blind spot warning system   595
Second-row high console   100
Class II trailer hitch 428  
Floor mats 140  
Roof rack crossbars 206 118
Cargo net 53  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 256  
Package 301A   2,269
Trailer Tow Package   497
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Second-row buckets   655
Blind spot warning system   519
Second-row high console   87
Options (change) 1,315 6,745
Options (change) 1,083 5,886
Destination 810 895
Total Price $43,475 $45,740
Total Invoice $39,752 $42,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Quest LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,748
Model Year20112013
ModelQuestExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,475$45,740
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$44,865
Total Invoice$39,752$42,309
Adjustments for Features0-809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,752$41,500

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
ModelQuestExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Second-row high console $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,055$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-809

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
ModelQuestExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.1 in112.6 in
Length200.8 in197.1 in
Width77.6 in78.9 in
Height71.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,368 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom40.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested100047%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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