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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: $29,370

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,411

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,340
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,620
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Cargo cover 80 80 85
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Class III trailer hitch     460
Floor mats     115
Portable navigation system     590
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Cargo cover 68 68 63
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Class III trailer hitch     363
Floor mats     84
Portable navigation system     501
Options (change) 4,555 4,195 1,250
Options (change) 3,920 3,615 1,011
Destination 645 645 780
Total Price $35,400 $37,355 $29,370
Total Invoice $32,083 $33,838 $27,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,838
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/65-17
Total Price$35,400$37,355$29,370
Adjustments for Features-920-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,480$35,110$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$32,083$33,838$27,411
Adjustments for Features-834-2,0340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,249$31,804$27,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$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 rack$300$300 
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 
Exterior 
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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,250$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-834-2,0340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062009
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 Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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