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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: $30,970

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,909

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $6,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $28,650
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $26,868
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130 85
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 202B 2,950    
Class III trailer hitch     460
Floor mats     115
Portable navigation system     590
iPod integration     270
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Rear bumper protector 66 66  
Roof rack crossbars 122 122  
Cargo cover 114 114 63
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 202B 2,575    
Class III trailer hitch     363
Floor mats     84
Portable navigation system     501
iPod integration     230
Options (change) 4,660 1,710 1,520
Options (change) 4,068 1,493 1,241
Destination 895 895 800
Total Price $38,555 $40,805 $30,970
Total Invoice $35,736 $38,010 $28,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,865
Model Year201520152010
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/65-17
Total Price$38,555$40,805$30,970
Adjustments for Features-4,275-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$34,915$30,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0
Total Invoice$35,736$38,010$28,909
Adjustments for Features-3,962-5,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,774$32,523$28,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$749$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201520152010
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rack$300$300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Portable navigation system  $400
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,880$9,495$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,962-5,4870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20152010
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 Weight4,534 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%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested105037%
Total Not Requested177563%

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 SE

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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