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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: $27,115

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,513

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $24,850
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $23,551
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      
Value Package       525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Class III trailer hitch       470
Cargo cover       100
Floor mats       120
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      
Value Package       409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Class III trailer hitch       373
Cargo cover       80
Floor mats       91
Options (change) 3,070 1,585 1,585 1,420
Options (change) 2,689 1,426 1,426 1,117
Destination 815 815 815 845
Total Price $32,355 $34,015 $37,950 $27,115
Total Invoice $29,962 $31,560 $35,142 $25,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year2009200920092013
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)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18265/70-16
Total Price$32,355$34,015$37,950$27,115
Adjustments for Features-1,405-2,530-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$31,485$32,145$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$1,195$0
Total Invoice$29,962$31,560$35,142$25,513
Adjustments for Features-1,301-2,347-5,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,661$29,213$29,767$25,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$552$1,106$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2009200920092013
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 $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 
Rearview camera   $200
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$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 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Heated front seats $200$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 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$4,100$5,225$8,500$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$2,530$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,301-2,347-5,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092013
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

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 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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