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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: $27,995

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,025

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $8,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $25,750
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $24,083
Cargo cover 130 130 80
Running boards 595 595  
3.5L V6   0  
Side curtain airbags     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230
Bodyside moldings     110
Floor mats     110
Interior air filter     60
Satellite radio     350
Cargo cover 124 124 60
Running boards 565 565  
3.5L V6   0  
Side curtain airbags     607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     171
Bodyside moldings     77
Floor mats     74
Interior air filter     44
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 725 725 1,640
Options (change) 689 689 1,337
Destination 995 995 605
Total Price $35,740 $43,810 $27,995
Total Invoice $34,173 $41,880 $26,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,395
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/65-17
Total Price$35,740$43,810$27,995
Adjustments for Features-3,925-10,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$33,720$27,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$34,173$41,880$26,025
Adjustments for Features-3,753-9,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,420$32,235$26,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201820182006
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start $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
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
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 
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
Roof rails$250$250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $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
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$7,280$13,445$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$10,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,753-9,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182006
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
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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