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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: $30,205

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,910

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $30,370
Base Invoice $25,675 $29,635 $35,035 $28,454
Leather seating surfaces 1,495     1,000
Cargo organizer 160 160 160 155
iPod integration       260
Leather seating surfaces 1,301     909
Cargo organizer 139 139 139 117
iPod integration       214
Options (change) 1,655 160 160 1,415
Options (change) 1,440 139 139 1,240
Destination 795 795 795 825
Total Price $30,205 $33,110 $39,110 $32,610
Total Invoice $27,910 $30,569 $35,969 $30,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19265/75-16
Total Price$30,205$33,110$39,110$32,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-4,090-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,205$31,570$35,020$31,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,365$4,815$0
Total Invoice$27,910$30,569$35,969$30,519
Adjustments for Features0-1,422-3,762-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,910$29,147$32,207$29,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,237$4,297$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$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$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration   $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Light bar   $150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,380$5,920$8,470$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$4,090$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,422-3,762-805

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in178.7 in
Width76.2 in72.8 in
Height60.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,144 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.165.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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