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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: $40,790

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,666

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,350 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $38,774 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 550    
Floor mats 205    
Roof rack crossbars 350 60 60
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 471    
Floor mats 167    
Roof rack crossbars 292 51 51
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,105 9,945 8,245
Options (change) 930 8,503 7,058
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $44,280 $40,790 $41,405
Total Invoice $40,529 $36,666 $37,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year201220062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$44,280$40,790$41,405
Adjustments for Features-3,38000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,900$40,790$41,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$40,529$36,666$37,281
Adjustments for Features-3,09400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,435$36,666$37,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelQuestExplorerExplorer
TrimLEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
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  
Removable second-row console$200  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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$7,080$3,700$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,09400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelQuestExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.1 in113.7 in
Length200.8 in193.4 in
Width77.6 in73.7 in
Height71.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom40.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 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 console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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 console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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