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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: $27,115

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,513

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $24,850
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $23,551
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
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 80 100
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 60  
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Class III trailer hitch       470
Value Package       525
Floor mats       120
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
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 80
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 51  
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Class III trailer hitch       373
Value Package       409
Floor mats       91
Options (change) 2,400 2,050 2,200 1,420
Options (change) 2,089 1,791 1,919 1,117
Destination 645 645 645 845
Total Price $31,270 $32,895 $35,360 $27,115
Total Invoice $28,495 $29,954 $32,142 $25,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,613
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17265/70-16
Total Price$31,270$32,895$35,360$27,115
Adjustments for Features-405-1,680-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$31,215$32,155$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,290$0
Total Invoice$28,495$29,954$32,142$25,513
Adjustments for Features-369-1,530-2,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,126$28,424$29,229$25,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$298$1,103$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
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
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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
Tubular side steps   $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$3,250$4,525$6,050$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$1,680$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-369-1,530-2,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062013
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.4,143 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 S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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