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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: $29,985

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,962

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelXterraEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,560 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $25,826 $23,798 $27,759
Side curtain airbags 700    
Class III trailer hitch 455    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo cover 85    
iPod integration 290    
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    
Class III trailer hitch 360    
Floor mats 83    
Cargo cover 63    
iPod integration 243    
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) 1,645 5,425 3,605
Options (change) 1,356 5,023 3,294
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $29,985 $31,300 $33,650
Total Invoice $27,962 $29,646 $31,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,366
Model Year200820122012
ModelXterraEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,985$31,300$33,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,220-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$28,080$28,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$27,962$29,646$31,878
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-4,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,962$26,596$27,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelXterraEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,855$7,075$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,050-4,817

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
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
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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