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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: $30,510

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $8,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,546

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $8,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $28,650
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $26,868
Technology Feature Bundle 1,095    
Package 201A 2,110    
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo cover 130 130 85
Running boards 595 595  
3.5L V6   0  
Floor mats     115
Portable navigation system     590
iPod integration     270
Technology Feature Bundle 1,040    
Package 201A 2,004    
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo cover 124 124 63
Running boards 565 565  
3.5L V6   0  
Floor mats     84
Portable navigation system     501
iPod integration     230
Options (change) 4,145 940 1,060
Options (change) 3,937 893 878
Destination 945 945 800
Total Price $38,865 $43,560 $30,510
Total Invoice $37,137 $41,638 $28,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,192
Model Year201720172010
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$38,865$43,560$30,510
Adjustments for Features-5,650-9,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,215$34,455$30,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,240$0
Total Invoice$37,137$41,638$28,546
Adjustments for Features-5,399-8,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,738$32,935$28,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,197$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201720172010
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
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 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$13,610$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$9,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,399-8,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20172010
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.4,165 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested187593%

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