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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: $25,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,376

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $24,850
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $23,551
Safety and Security Package 695    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Stability control   495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     205
Floor mats     120
Safety and Security Package 605    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Stability control   431  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     164
Floor mats     91
Options (change) 890 690 325
Options (change) 775 601 255
Destination 800 800 845
Total Price $25,325 $29,110 $26,020
Total Invoice $23,376 $26,789 $24,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,520
Model Year200820082013
ModelTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18265/70-16
Total Price$25,325$29,110$26,020
Adjustments for Features-265-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,060$26,395$26,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$23,376$26,789$24,651
Adjustments for Features-245-2,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,131$24,290$24,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,159$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082013
ModelTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedS
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
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$3,150$5,600$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-245-2,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082013
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.4,143 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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