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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: $28,435

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $11,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $25,750
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 80
Running boards 595 595 595 595  
Side curtain airbags         700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         230
Class III trailer hitch         440
Bodyside moldings         110
Floor mats         110
Interior air filter         60
Satellite radio         350
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 60
Running boards 565 565 565 565  
Side curtain airbags         607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         171
Class III trailer hitch         345
Bodyside moldings         77
Floor mats         74
Interior air filter         44
Satellite radio         304
Options (change) 1,295 1,295 725 725 2,080
Options (change) 1,231 1,231 689 689 1,682
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 605
Total Price $39,465 $50,920 $56,710 $60,220 $28,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,023
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T10A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20265/65-17
Total Price$39,465$50,920$56,710$60,220$28,435
Adjustments for Features-4,325-10,490-11,765-18,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,140$40,430$44,945$41,940$28,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,290$9,805$6,800$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerXterra
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo net    $40
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted    $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tubular side steps    $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0 
Android Auto support $100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player $125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
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$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,405$14,570$15,845$22,360$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$10,490$11,765$18,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-271-510-401-5870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

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