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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: $25,720

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,720

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $25,670
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $24,783
Safety and Security Package 695    
SYNC 395    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Stability control   495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210
Floor mats     135
Safety and Security Package 605    
SYNC 344    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Stability control   431  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Floor mats     106
Options (change) 1,285 690 345
Options (change) 1,119 601 278
Destination 800 800 885
Total Price $25,720 $29,110 $26,900
Total Invoice $23,720 $26,789 $25,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,355
Model Year200820082015
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$25,720$29,110$26,900
Adjustments for Features-140-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,580$26,695$26,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$23,720$26,789$25,946
Adjustments for Features-129-2,2220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,591$24,567$25,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$976$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082015
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
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$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$3,025$5,300$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-129-2,2220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082015
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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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