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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: $29,240

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,329

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $571

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Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $27,340
Base Invoice $25,665 $29,635 $35,025 $25,620
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Cargo organizer 160 160 160 145
Navigation system   1,850 1,850  
Package 302A   2,000    
Package 401A     2,000  
Technology Package       0
Floor mats       115
Portable navigation system       590
iPod integration       270
Leather seating surfaces 1,301      
Cargo organizer 139 139 139 114
Navigation system   1,610 1,610  
Package 302A   1,740    
Package 401A     1,740  
Technology Package       0
Floor mats       84
Portable navigation system       501
iPod integration       230
Options (change) 1,655 4,010 4,010 1,120
Options (change) 1,440 3,489 3,489 929
Destination 795 795 795 780
Total Price $30,205 $36,960 $42,960 $29,240
Total Invoice $27,900 $33,919 $39,309 $27,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,216
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19265/65-17
Total Price$30,205$36,960$42,960$29,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,405-6,305-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,205$33,555$36,655$28,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$6,450$0
Total Invoice$27,900$33,919$39,309$27,329
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-5,769-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,900$30,794$33,540$26,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,894$5,640$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250$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
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
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 plate (one)   $50
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio $50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Portable navigation system   $400
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200 $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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,005$7,410$10,310$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405$6,305$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,125-5,769-645

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122009
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.4,151 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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