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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,985

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,962

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,560 $24,870 $26,370
Base Invoice $25,826 $23,222 $24,587
Side curtain airbags 700    
Class III trailer hitch 455    
Floor mats 115    
iPod integration 290    
Cargo cover 85    
SYNC w/Services   395  
Cargo Package   295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395 395
AWD   1,750 1,750
Cargo net   65 65
Full-size spare tire   105 105
Running boards   345 345
3.0L V6   1,195 1,195
Side curtain airbags 607    
Class III trailer hitch 360    
Floor mats 83    
iPod integration 243    
Cargo cover 63    
SYNC w/Services   336  
Cargo Package   251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   346 336
AWD   1,592 1,593
Cargo net   34 34
Full-size spare tire   89 89
Running boards   293 293
3.0L V6   1,088 1,088
Options (change) 1,645 4,545 3,855
Options (change) 1,356 4,029 3,433
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $29,985 $30,240 $31,050
Total Invoice $27,962 $28,076 $28,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,825
Model Year200820122012
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 980, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,985$30,240$31,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$28,600$28,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$27,962$28,076$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,523-2,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,962$26,553$26,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$416$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820122012
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, 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$0 
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,130$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,523-2,708

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelXterraEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length178.7 in174.7 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height74.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
Total Requested093%
Total Not Requested07%
SYNC w/Services
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

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