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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: $27,630

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,114

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,870 $26,370 $25,300
Base Invoice $23,222 $24,587 $24,242
Cargo Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
Full-size spare tire 105 105  
Running boards 345 345  
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210
Value Package     540
Class III trailer hitch     480
Cargo cover     105
Floor mats     135
Cargo Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346 336  
Full-size spare tire 89 89  
Running boards 293 293  
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Value Package     429
Class III trailer hitch     388
Cargo cover     82
Floor mats     106
Options (change) 2,335 2,040 1,470
Options (change) 2,067 1,806 1,177
Destination 825 825 860
Total Price $28,030 $29,235 $27,630
Total Invoice $26,114 $27,218 $26,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $909
Model Year201220122014
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16265/70-16
Total Price$28,030$29,235$27,630
Adjustments for Features-435-1,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$27,250$27,630
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$0
Total Invoice$26,114$27,218$26,279
Adjustments for Features-405-1,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,709$25,370$26,279
Cost Above Minimum$339$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122014
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
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
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
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 
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
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front 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 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$3,580$5,130$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$1,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-405-1,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,369 lb.4,143 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 crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

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