I came across this interesting information in my local public library while  
researching minivans.  It is the dealer price and the retail price for a  
minivan I am thinking about purchasing.  Someone told me that the number for  
base price was slightly lower than the current price, but this should still  
give you some idea about pricing and how much you can negotiate.


Mercury Villager GS
                          Dealer     Retail
Base Price                $14688     16504
Air Conditioning             729       857
Rear Defroster               143       168
Calif. Emissions              87       102
7 Passenger Seating          282       332
AM/FM Radio (no cassette)    STD       STD
Automatic Transmission       STD       STD
Anti-lock brakes             STD       STD
Destination                  540       540

The total dealer cost is $16469
The total retail price is $18467



Nissan Quest XE
                          Dealer     Retail
Base Price                $15212     17545
Air Conditioning             STD       STD
Rear Defroster               STD       STD
Calif. Emissions              59        70
7 Passenger Seating          STD       STD
AM/FM Cassette               STD       STD
Automatic Transmission       STD       STD
Anti-lock brakes             593       700
Destination                  540       540