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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: $29,985

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,962

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $27,560
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $25,826
Convenience Group 250      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275 275  
SYNC 395      
4.6L V8 1,305 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90 90 85
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Running boards 495      
Side curtain airbags       700
Class III trailer hitch       455
Floor mats       115
iPod integration       290
Convenience Group 213      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234 234  
SYNC 336      
4.6L V8 1,187 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77 77 63
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Running boards 421      
Side curtain airbags       607
Class III trailer hitch       360
Floor mats       83
iPod integration       243
Options (change) 3,005 1,870 1,870 1,645
Options (change) 2,634 1,669 1,669 1,356
Destination 785 785 785 780
Total Price $30,285 $31,900 $35,050 $29,985
Total Invoice $28,190 $29,727 $32,632 $27,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $279
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18265/65-17
Total Price$30,285$31,900$35,050$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-3,200-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$30,675$31,850$29,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$1,565$0
Total Invoice$28,190$29,727$32,632$27,962
Adjustments for Features0-1,142-2,979-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,190$28,585$29,653$27,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$1,463$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2008200820082008
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 moldings   $75
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,275$6,250$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$3,200$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142-2,979-51

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082008
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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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