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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: $29,695

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,719

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $27,560
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $25,826
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560 700
Convenience Group 350      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80 80 85
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150  
Class III trailer hitch       455
Floor mats       115
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476 607
Convenience Group 298      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68 68 63
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128  
Class III trailer hitch       360
Floor mats       83
Options (change) 2,340 1,990 2,140 1,355
Options (change) 2,038 1,740 1,868 1,113
Destination 645 645 645 780
Total Price $31,210 $32,835 $35,300 $29,695
Total Invoice $28,444 $29,903 $32,091 $27,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17265/65-17
Total Price$31,210$32,835$35,300$29,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-2,800-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$31,560$32,500$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,290$0
Total Invoice$28,444$29,903$32,091$27,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,161-2,545-588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,444$28,742$29,546$27,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$298$1,102$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net   $40
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Running boards $350  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tubular side steps   $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,000$5,525$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$2,800$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161-2,545-588

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in178.7 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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