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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,545

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $8,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,457

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $7,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $25,670
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $24,783
Cargo cover 130 130 105
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Running boards 595 595  
3.5L V6   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210
Value Package     540
Floor mats     135
Cargo cover 124 124 82
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Running boards 565 565  
3.5L V6   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Value Package     429
Floor mats     106
Options (change) 865 865 990
Options (change) 822 822 789
Destination 995 995 885
Total Price $35,880 $43,950 $27,545
Total Invoice $34,306 $42,013 $26,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,609
Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/70-16
Total Price$35,880$43,950$27,545
Adjustments for Features-4,435-10,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,445$33,100$27,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$34,306$42,013$26,457
Adjustments for Features-4,240-10,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,066$31,641$26,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201820182015
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$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 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,480$13,895$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$10,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,240-10,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

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