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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,390

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $10,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,784

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $10,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelXterraXterraTraverse
TrimSSELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,060 $27,340 $32,760
Base Invoice $22,804 $25,620 $31,122
Technology Package 0 0  
X Gear Package 500    
Class III trailer hitch 460 460 525
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 85 85 140
Portable navigation system 590 590  
5-speed automatic 800    
AWD     2,000
Navigation system     1,890
Technology Package 0 0  
X Gear Package 433    
Class III trailer hitch 363 363 462
Floor mats 84 84  
Cargo cover 63 63 123
Portable navigation system 501 501  
5-speed automatic 756    
AWD     1,900
Navigation system     1,663
Options (change) 2,550 1,250 4,555
Options (change) 2,200 1,011 4,148
Destination 780 780 825
Total Price $27,390 $29,370 $38,140
Total Invoice $25,784 $27,411 $36,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,555
Model Year200920092012
ModelXterraXterraTraverse
TrimSSELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6261hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/65-17255/65-18
Total Price$27,390$29,370$38,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,390$27,690$33,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$25,784$27,411$36,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,568-4,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,784$25,843$31,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$59$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920092012
ModelXterraXterraTraverse
TrimSSELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Roof rails  $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings $75 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps$350$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system  $600
Portable navigation system$400$400 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$5,630$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,568-4,756

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelXterraTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length178.7 in205.0 in
Width72.8 in78.4 in
Height74.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.268.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

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%
X Gear Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Small cargo box, roof-mounted75No
Total Requested16554%
Total Not Requested14046%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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