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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: $29,590

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,653

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterraXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,080 $34,280 $39,980 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $26,827 $31,624 $36,882 $25,546 $25,826
Cargo organizer 160 160 160 145 145
Side curtain airbags       700 700
Technology Package       1,300  
Floor mats       115 115
iPod integration       290 290
Cargo organizer 143 143 143 114 114
Side curtain airbags       607 607
Technology Package       1,127  
Floor mats       83 83
iPod integration       243 243
Options (change) 160 160 160 2,550 1,250
Options (change) 143 143 143 2,174 1,047
Destination 825 825 825 780 780
Total Price $30,065 $35,265 $40,965 $30,590 $29,590
Total Invoice $27,795 $32,592 $37,850 $28,500 $27,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $156
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterraXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$30,065$35,265$40,965$30,590$29,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-6,290-635-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,065$31,750$34,675$29,955$29,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$4,610$380$0
Total Invoice$27,795$32,592$37,850$28,500$27,653
Adjustments for Features0-3,249-5,812-592-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,795$29,343$32,038$27,908$27,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,548$4,243$269$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusXterraXterra
TrimSELLimitedSHOOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75$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$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Skid plate (one)    $50
Skid plates   $150 
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tubular side steps    $350
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25  
SD Card slot $25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,005$7,520$10,295$4,640$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$6,290$635$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,249-5,812-592-14

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,970 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
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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