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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: $28,025

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,845

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $25,670
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $24,783
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 90 105
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115  
Running boards 495      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       210
Class III trailer hitch       480
Value Package       540
Floor mats       135
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 82
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97  
Running boards 421      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       172
Class III trailer hitch       388
Value Package       429
Floor mats       106
Options (change) 3,120 1,985 1,985 1,470
Options (change) 2,731 1,766 1,766 1,177
Destination 785 785 785 885
Total Price $30,400 $32,015 $35,165 $28,025
Total Invoice $28,287 $29,824 $32,729 $26,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $739
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18265/70-16
Total Price$30,400$32,015$35,165$28,025
Adjustments for Features-755-1,980-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$30,035$31,210$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$1,565$0
Total Invoice$28,287$29,824$32,729$26,845
Adjustments for Features-703-1,844-3,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,584$27,980$29,048$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$396$1,464$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2008200820082015
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 
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 moldings   $75
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,725$6,700$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$1,980$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-703-1,844-3,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082015
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

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