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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: $28,265

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,249

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $3,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $25,750
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $24,083
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275 275  
Appearance Package 695      
Convenience Package 595      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195     350
Side curtain airbags       700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       230
Class III trailer hitch       440
Cargo cover       80
Floor mats       110
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234 234  
Appearance Package 591      
Convenience Package 506      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166     304
Side curtain airbags       607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       171
Class III trailer hitch       345
Cargo cover       60
Floor mats       74
Options (change) 3,070 1,585 1,585 1,910
Options (change) 2,689 1,426 1,426 1,561
Destination 815 815 815 605
Total Price $32,355 $34,015 $37,950 $28,265
Total Invoice $29,962 $31,560 $35,142 $26,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,231
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18265/65-17
Total Price$32,355$34,015$37,950$28,265
Adjustments for Features-520-1,620-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,835$32,395$33,305$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$1,470$0
Total Invoice$29,962$31,560$35,142$26,249
Adjustments for Features-482-1,503-4,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,480$30,057$30,841$26,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$577$1,361$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2009200920092006
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 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo net   $40
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$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 recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,500$7,525$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$1,620$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-482-1,503-4,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092006
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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%
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%

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