Nissan 350Z Nissan 350Z 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,610

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
Model350ZExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,340 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,884 $29,479 $34,952
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620    
Aerodynamics Package 550    
Floor mats 95    
Navigation system 1,800 795  
Door sill trim plates 110    
Cargo net 80    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,670    
Package 202A   3,075  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538    
Aerodynamics Package 414    
Floor mats 69    
Navigation system 1,561 676  
Door sill trim plates 78    
Cargo net 53    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,190    
Package 202A   2,614  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 4,925 5,065 2,845
Options (change) 3,903 4,306 2,419
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $38,960 $37,410 $41,205
Total Invoice $35,482 $34,610 $38,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,827
Model Year200820112011
Model350ZExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,960$37,410$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,960$33,135$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$35,482$34,610$38,196
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-6,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,482$30,655$31,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$969

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
Model350ZExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,855$7,130$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,955-6,572

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
Model350ZExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length169.8 in197.1 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height52.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested147546%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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