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Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,755

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,481

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelQuestTaurusTaurus
Trim3.5 SELimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,400 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $31,459 $29,635 $35,025
Floor mats 160    
Satellite radio 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,850 1,850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500    
Additional screen for entertainment system 400    
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg. 850    
Cargo organizer   160 160
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 401A     2,000
Floor mats 120    
Satellite radio 304    
Navigation system 1,561 1,610 1,610
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,301    
Additional screen for entertainment system 347    
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg. 738    
Cargo organizer   139 139
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 5,060 5,805 4,010
Options (change) 4,371 5,051 3,489
Destination 605 795 795
Total Price $40,065 $38,755 $42,960
Total Invoice $36,435 $35,481 $39,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Quest 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year200620122012
ModelQuestTaurusTaurus
Trim3.5 SELimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6263hp 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)225/700-480255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$40,065$38,755$42,960
Adjustments for Features-2,2050-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,860$38,755$41,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,955
Total Invoice$36,435$35,481$39,309
Adjustments for Features-2,0050-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$35,481$38,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,684

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620122012
ModelQuestTaurusTaurus
Trim3.5 SELimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,040$5,835$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0050-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelQuestTaurus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.0 in112.9 in
Length204.1 in202.9 in
Width77.6 in76.2 in
Height71.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100Yes
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested225087%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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