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Nissan Xterra vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,920

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,306

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $7,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXterraDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSR/TCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $35,795 $33,795 $40,995
Base Invoice $25,773 $33,844 $32,024 $38,576
Class III trailer hitch 470      
Floor mats 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205      
Cargo cover 100      
Trailer Tow Group   850 850 850
5.7L V8     1,695 1,695
Class III trailer hitch 373      
Floor mats 91      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164      
Cargo cover 80      
Trailer Tow Group   757 757 757
5.7L V8     1,509 1,509
Options (change) 895 850 2,545 2,545
Options (change) 708 757 2,266 2,266
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $28,920 $37,640 $37,335 $44,535
Total Invoice $27,306 $35,596 $35,285 $41,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXterraDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSR/TCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6360hp V8360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionA5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20
Total Price$28,920$37,640$37,335$44,535
Adjustments for Features0-6,620-7,445-13,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$31,020$29,890$31,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0$1,535
Total Invoice$27,306$35,596$35,285$41,837
Adjustments for Features0-6,261-7,036-12,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,306$29,335$28,249$29,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,086$0$1,272

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXterraDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSR/TCrewCitadel
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats   $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$2,920$9,540$10,365$16,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,620$7,445$13,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,261-7,036-12,316

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122012
ModelXterraDurango
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.8 in
Length178.7 in199.8 in
Width72.8 in75.8 in
Height74.9 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.5,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.247.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Crew

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

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