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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,550

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,962

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $22

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxXterra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $27,560
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $25,826
Class II trailer hitch 355 355  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Side curtain airbags     700
Class III trailer hitch     455
Floor mats     115
Cargo cover     85
iPod integration     290
Class II trailer hitch 312 312  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Side curtain airbags     607
Class III trailer hitch     360
Floor mats     83
Cargo cover     63
iPod integration     243
Options (change) 3,675 1,855 1,645
Options (change) 3,361 1,632 1,356
Destination 825 825 780
Total Price $29,550 $31,900 $29,985
Total Invoice $27,984 $30,216 $27,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,417
Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxXterra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17265/65-17
Total Price$29,550$31,900$29,985
Adjustments for Features-1,520-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$28,515$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0
Total Invoice$27,984$30,216$27,962
Adjustments for Features-1,439-3,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,545$27,010$27,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxXterra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$7,240$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$3,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,439-3,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
ModelEquinoxXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in178.7 in
Width72.5 in72.8 in
Height66.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27519%
Total Not Requested120081%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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