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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,065

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,000

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $3,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraEquinoxEquinox
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $23,798 $27,759
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230    
Class III trailer hitch 440 440    
Floor mats 110 110    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Cargo cover 80 80    
5-speed automatic 800      
Bodyside moldings   110    
Class II trailer hitch     355 355
2LT Equipment Group     1,820  
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
AWD     1,750 1,750
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171    
Class III trailer hitch 345 345    
Floor mats 74 74    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Cargo cover 60 60    
5-speed automatic 748      
Bodyside moldings   77    
Class II trailer hitch     312 312
2LT Equipment Group     1,729  
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
AWD     1,662 1,662
Options (change) 3,610 2,020 5,425 3,605
Options (change) 3,089 1,638 5,023 3,294
Destination 605 605 825 825
Total Price $28,065 $28,375 $31,300 $33,650
Total Invoice $26,000 $26,326 $29,646 $31,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraEquinoxEquinox
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,065$28,375$31,300$33,650
Adjustments for Features0-655-4,025-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,065$27,720$27,275$27,760
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$0$485
Total Invoice$26,000$26,326$29,646$31,878
Adjustments for Features0-608-3,812-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,000$25,718$25,834$26,298
Cost Above Minimum$282$0$0$464

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraEquinoxEquinox
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $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
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,930$7,300$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$4,025$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-608-3,812-5,580

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062012
ModelXterraEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length178.7 in187.8 in
Width72.8 in72.5 in
Height74.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27519%
Total Not Requested120081%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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