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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: $28,125

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,044

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $4,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerXterraXterra
TrimXLTLimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $22,306 $24,083
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Cargo cover 135 135 80 80
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Class III trailer hitch     440 440
Floor mats     110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230
Interior air filter     60 60
Satellite radio     350 350
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     900  
5-speed automatic     800  
Bodyside moldings       110
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Cargo cover 115 115 60 60
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Class III trailer hitch     345 345
Floor mats     74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     171 171
Interior air filter     44 44
Satellite radio     304 304
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     780  
5-speed automatic     748  
Bodyside moldings       77
Options (change) 705 705 3,670 2,080
Options (change) 599 599 3,133 1,682
Destination 825 825 605 605
Total Price $33,050 $39,065 $28,125 $28,435
Total Invoice $30,903 $36,376 $26,044 $26,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,728
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerXterraXterra
TrimXLTLimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$33,050$39,065$28,125$28,435
Adjustments for Features-2,580-6,6950-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$32,370$28,125$27,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$345$0
Total Invoice$30,903$36,376$26,044$26,370
Adjustments for Features-2,412-6,2340-607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,491$30,142$26,044$25,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,651$281$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerXterraXterra
TrimXLTLimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera $200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Roof rails$250$250  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,530$9,645$2,950$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$6,695$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,412-6,2340-607

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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