Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison
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For the Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 350Z vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 350Z and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer XLT's price is $9,435 lower than the Nissan 350Z Touring's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 9,435 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 8,467 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 350Z | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Touring | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 332hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/26 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 240, 8 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | 42,185 | 38,650 | 41,610 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,900 | -7,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 42,185 | 32,750 | 34,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 1,345 |
| Total Invoice | 38,838 | 35,843 | 38,704 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,472 | -6,990 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 38,838 | 30,371 | 31,714 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 1,343 |
Invoice Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer
Price Comparison (MSRP): Nissan 350Z vs. Ford ExplorerThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Ford Explorer XLT | |||
| Difference: 3,535 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT | |||
| Difference: 2,995 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 350Z | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Touring | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 36,980 | 32,095 | 37,855 |
| Base Invoice | 34,250 | 30,027 | 35,268 |
| Aerodynamics Package | 650 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 795 | 795 |
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| 7-speed shiftable automatic | 1,300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | ||
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| AWD | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Aerodynamics Package | 0 | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 676 | 676 | |
| Floor mats | 0 | 0 | |
| 7-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | 0 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 0 | 0 | |
| Package 205A | 2,380 | 0 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | |
| AWD | 1,820 | 1,820 | |
| Total options | 4,425 | 5,730 | 2,930 |
| Total options | 3,808 | 4,991 | 2,611 |
| Destination | 780 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | 42,185 | 38,650 | 41,610 |
| Total Invoice | 38,838 | 35,843 | 38,704 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Nissan 350Z
| Price of the Nissan 350Z: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD | Half the price of the Cayman, terrific performance at the price. Has all the performance goodies (hot engine, 6 speed manual, forged wheels, limited slip differential, big brakes) albeit at a step down in quality from the Porsche |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Price is amazing for all the options included and the performance. The car is a rocket. Leather eated seats, heated mirrors, 6 cd changer, gripper brakes, nice ride and great handling. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD | I got a good car at a good price. |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD | If you are looking for a sport car this the most bang for the money you can get. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Practically a bargain nowadays when purchased used. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Every other car out there is either slower around a track, or costs more than the 350Z. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | reasonable pricing |
| Price of the Nissan 350Z: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD | Too little car for what Nissan asks. What it does, it does really well, just not at a 10-15k premium over the Genesis |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The price was a bit too much for the car, I paid the same price for the Infiniti. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | not cheap |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | i feel like the car is just slightly over-priced on its own merits, but when compared to other vehicles in its class it appears very affordable. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD | Generally they are expensive. I got mine for a great price however. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Ford Explorer
| Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD | With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD | Lots of car for the money. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range | Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range | With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle. |
| Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range | Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots. |
Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 350Z | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Touring | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $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 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $100 | $100 | |
| Safety key | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| App support | $125 | $125 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $100 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet capability | $175 | $175 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive, large | $100 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| USB port | $150 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | $50 | |
| WIFI hotspot capability | $125 | $125 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Reconfigurable LCD instruments | $300 | $300 | |
| Spotter mirrors | $40 | $40 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Powertrain | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Suede-like inserts in leather seats | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,515 | $9,415 | $11,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,900 | $7,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,472 | -6,990 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 350Z | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 167.2 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 51.9 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,269 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.9 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.9 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Touring
| Aerodynamics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front air dam (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 50 | No |
| Media hard drive | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 150 | Yes |
| Digital media reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 12% |
Option Package Details
XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Reconfigurable LCD instruments | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 50 | No |
| Digital media reader | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet capability | 175 | No |
| WIFI hotspot capability | 125 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 50 | No |
| App support | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan 350Z Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Nissan 350Z: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very well thought-out ergonomics. Only issue is the exterior paint, which chips easily on the aluminum hood. The car has been flawless since day one. |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The engine and transmission are a thing of beauty and have won numerous awards for design and execution - not that great inside, but then again they had to sacrifice SOMETHING to produce this car for as little as it costs. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
well Built |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
It may not be the best but it shows its true nature. A real bare bones, no fuss, true sports car build quality. Very basic and functional. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Explorer Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Ford Explorer: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior and exterior finishes are of a luxury styling. More akin to a BMW or Mercedes. Great leather perferated seats. Everything about the workmanship says sturdy and long lasting. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Ford Explorer: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Constant problems, failed transmission and drivetrain, junk! |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Cheap parts. |
