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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,330

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,471

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $27,560
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $25,826
Cargo Package 295 295  
Convenience Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345 345  
Full-size spare tire 105 105  
Cargo net 65 65  
CD changer, in-dash 295    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Running boards 345 345  
3.0L V6 1,010    
Side curtain airbags     700
Class III trailer hitch     455
Floor mats     115
Cargo cover     85
Cargo Package 251 251  
Convenience Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293 293  
Full-size spare tire 89 89  
Cargo net 34 34  
CD changer, in-dash 251    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Running boards 293 293  
3.0L V6 919    
Side curtain airbags     607
Class III trailer hitch     360
Floor mats     83
Cargo cover     63
Options (change) 2,950 1,350 1,355
Options (change) 2,547 1,126 1,113
Destination 695 665 780
Total Price $25,330 $26,430 $29,695
Total Invoice $23,471 $24,503 $27,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,638
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$25,330$26,430$29,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,330$25,255$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$75$0$0
Total Invoice$23,471$24,503$27,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,471$23,414$27,052
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, 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$2,725$3,900$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-667

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in178.7 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height67.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested40580%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

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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