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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: $26,120

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,731

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $6,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimBaseXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,400 $41,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $29,964 $31,897 $39,442 $23,551
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75  
Cargo cover 130 130 130 100
Satellite radio 195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Floor mats       120
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71  
Cargo cover 124 124 124 80
Satellite radio 185      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Floor mats       91
Options (change) 400 205 205 425
Options (change) 380 195 195 335
Destination 945 945 945 845
Total Price $32,395 $34,550 $42,450 $26,120
Total Invoice $31,289 $33,037 $40,582 $24,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,859
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimBaseXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20265/70-16
Total Price$32,395$34,550$42,450$26,120
Adjustments for Features-3,830-5,285-11,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,565$29,265$31,175$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,610$0
Total Invoice$31,289$33,037$40,582$24,731
Adjustments for Features-3,699-5,054-10,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,590$27,983$29,803$24,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$393$2,213$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimBaseXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25 
SD Card slot  $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,225$7,680$13,670$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$5,285$11,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,699-5,054-10,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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