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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: $30,700

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,679

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $28,650
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $26,868
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90 85
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   175  
Class III trailer hitch     460
Floor mats     115
Portable navigation system     590
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77 63
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   149  
Class III trailer hitch     363
Floor mats     84
Portable navigation system     501
Options (change) 4,425 4,090 1,250
Options (change) 3,853 3,569 1,011
Destination 735 735 800
Total Price $33,530 $35,940 $30,700
Total Invoice $31,378 $33,665 $28,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,212
Model Year200720072010
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, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/65-17
Total Price$33,530$35,940$30,700
Adjustments for Features-520-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,010$33,845$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$31,378$33,665$28,679
Adjustments for Features-487-1,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,891$31,703$28,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$812$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200720072010
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,125$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$2,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-487-1,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20072010
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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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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