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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,015

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,906

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeXterra
TrimGLSSELimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,225 $26,225 $27,275 $27,200
Base Invoice $22,328 $24,915 $25,630 $25,773
Floor mats 125 125 125 120
Tubular side steps 395 395 395  
Roof rack crossbars 195      
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 350  
3.5L V6 1,900   1,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Value Package       525
Class III trailer hitch       470
Floor mats 100 100 100 91
Tubular side steps 356 356 356  
Roof rack crossbars 176      
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 316  
3.5L V6 1,805   1,814  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Value Package       409
Class III trailer hitch       373
Options (change) 2,965 870 2,820 1,320
Options (change) 2,753 772 2,586 1,037
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $27,015 $27,920 $30,920 $29,345
Total Invoice $25,906 $26,512 $29,041 $27,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,701
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeXterra
TrimGLSSELimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18265/70-16
Total Price$27,015$27,920$30,920$29,345
Adjustments for Features-965-2,715-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,050$25,205$25,680$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$845$0$475$0
Total Invoice$25,906$26,512$29,041$27,635
Adjustments for Features-925-2,578-4,9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,981$23,934$24,119$27,635
Cost Above Minimum$1,047$0$185$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeXterra
TrimGLSSELimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $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 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,375$7,900$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$2,715$5,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-925-2,578-4,9220

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.1 in178.7 in
Width74.4 in72.8 in
Height67.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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