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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: $36,130

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,195

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelQuestTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,350 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $38,774 $32,565 $38,060
Floor mats 205    
Cargo net 60    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Navigation system   795 795
Floor mats 167    
Cargo net 53    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 262    
Navigation system   755 755
Options (change) 560 795 795
Options (change) 482 755 755
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $43,735 $36,130 $41,945
Total Invoice $40,081 $34,195 $39,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212
Model Year201220162016
ModelQuestTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$43,735$36,130$41,945
Adjustments for Features-5,1000-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,635$36,130$39,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,165
Total Invoice$40,081$34,195$39,690
Adjustments for Features-4,6740-2,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,407$34,195$37,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,987

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220162016
ModelQuestTaurusTaurus
TrimLELimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,355$4,255$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6740-2,508

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
ModelQuestTaurus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in112.9 in
Length200.8 in202.9 in
Width77.6 in76.2 in
Height71.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,368 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom40.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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