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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,010

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,010

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusXterraXterra
TrimSELOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $21,127 $25,546 $25,826
Safety and Security Package 995    
CD changer, in-dash 350    
Side curtain airbags   700 700
Floor mats   115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245  
Safety and Security Package 886    
CD changer, in-dash 312    
Side curtain airbags   607 607
Floor mats   83 83
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   182  
Options (change) 1,345 1,060 815
Options (change) 1,198 872 690
Destination 685 780 780
Total Price $25,010 $29,100 $29,155
Total Invoice $23,010 $27,198 $27,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,590
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusXterraXterra
TrimSELOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA4M6A5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$25,010$29,100$29,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$26,325$26,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$23,010$27,198$27,296
Adjustments for Features0-2,594-2,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,010$24,604$24,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusXterraXterra
TrimSELOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,700$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,594-2,696

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.065.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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