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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: $32,875

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimSELTitaniumPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,505 $36,455 $30,370
Class II trailer hitch 495    
Cargo cover 135 135 100
Roof rack crossbars 145 145  
2.0L I4 0    
AWD 1,350    
Towing Package   495  
5-speed automatic     1,050
Class III trailer hitch     470
iPod integration     260
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Class II trailer hitch 470    
Cargo cover 128 128 80
Roof rack crossbars 137 137  
2.0L I4 0    
AWD 1,290    
Towing Package   470  
5-speed automatic     983
Class III trailer hitch     373
iPod integration     214
Leather seating surfaces     909
Options (change) 2,125 775 2,880
Options (change) 2,025 735 2,559
Destination 1,245 1,245 825
Total Price $32,875 $38,475 $34,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,204
Model Year202120212012
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimSELTitaniumPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionA8A8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19265/75-16
Total Price$32,875$38,475$34,075
Adjustments for Features-2,815-6,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,060$31,760$34,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year202120212012
ModelEscapeEscapeXterra
TrimSELTitaniumPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control $25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Light bar  $150
Outside temperature display$50$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
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,830$12,730$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$6,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-3460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20212012
ModelEscapeXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in178.7 in
Width74.1 in72.8 in
Height66.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,566 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra PRO-4X

5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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