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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: $26,190

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,098

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $1,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSESELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,170 $26,670 $30,670 $25,670
Base Invoice $23,103 $24,453 $28,053 $24,783
Satellite radio 195      
SYNC   395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       210
Floor mats       135
Satellite radio 170      
SYNC   344    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       172
Floor mats       106
Options (change) 195 395 0 345
Options (change) 170 344 0 278
Destination 825 825 825 885
Total Price $26,190 $27,890 $31,495 $26,900
Total Invoice $24,098 $25,622 $28,878 $25,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,694
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSESELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17225/55-18265/70-16
Total Price$26,190$27,890$31,495$26,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-3,415-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,190$26,715$28,080$26,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$1,890$0
Total Invoice$24,098$25,622$28,878$25,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,079-3,131-154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,098$24,543$25,747$25,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$1,649$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2009200920092015
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSESELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,200$6,440$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$3,415$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,079-3,131-154

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092015
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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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