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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: $26,615

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,499

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $27,340
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $25,620
Safety and Security Package 695    
SYNC 395    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Stability control   495  
Navigation system   1,995  
Technology Package     0
Floor mats     115
Portable navigation system     590
iPod integration     270
Safety and Security Package 605    
SYNC 344    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Stability control   431  
Navigation system   1,736  
Technology Package     0
Floor mats     84
Portable navigation system     501
iPod integration     230
Options (change) 2,180 2,685 975
Options (change) 1,898 2,337 815
Destination 800 800 780
Total Price $26,615 $31,105 $29,095
Total Invoice $24,499 $28,525 $27,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,271
Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18265/65-17
Total Price$26,615$31,105$29,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,615$29,055$27,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,440$0
Total Invoice$24,499$28,525$27,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,499$26,645$25,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
Portable navigation system  $400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
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 recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,350$4,400$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,880-1,445

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in178.7 in
Width74.5 in72.8 in
Height61.5 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.265.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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