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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: $44,945

Nissan Quest LE   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,129

Nissan Quest LE   
Difference: $1,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelQuestExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,640 $37,535
Base Invoice $39,039 $34,952
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Floor mats 205  
Roof rack crossbars 350 120
Cargo net 60  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Class II trailer hitch 471  
Floor mats 167  
Roof rack crossbars 292 106
Cargo net 53  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 262  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Options (change) 1,460 7,940
Options (change) 1,245 6,770
Destination 845 825
Total Price $44,945 $46,300
Total Invoice $41,129 $42,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year20132011
ModelQuestExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,945$46,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,945$44,475
Total Invoice$41,129$42,547
Adjustments for Features0-1,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,129$40,870

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelQuestExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
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
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$7,030$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,677

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,367 lb.4,578 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested182546%
Total Not Requested215054%

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