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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: $29,640

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,641

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,340
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $25,620
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Cargo cover 90 90 85
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Technology Package     0
Class III trailer hitch     460
Floor mats     115
Portable navigation system     590
iPod integration     270
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Cargo cover 77 77 63
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Technology Package     0
Class III trailer hitch     363
Floor mats     84
Portable navigation system     501
iPod integration     230
Options (change) 5,780 3,980 1,520
Options (change) 4,992 3,462 1,241
Destination 785 785 780
Total Price $35,810 $37,160 $29,640
Total Invoice $33,050 $34,425 $27,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,499
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/65-17
Total Price$35,810$37,160$29,640
Adjustments for Features-2,070-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,740$34,590$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$33,050$34,425$27,641
Adjustments for Features-1,910-2,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,140$32,044$27,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$904$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
Roof rack$300$300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,625$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,910-2,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082009
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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