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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: $29,050

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,140

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelXterraEscape
TrimSEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,340 $24,870
Base Invoice $25,620 $23,222
Technology Package 0  
Class III trailer hitch 460  
Floor mats 115  
iPod integration 270  
Cargo cover 85  
SYNC w/Services   395
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   985
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
AWD   1,750
Cargo net   65
Full-size spare tire   105
Running boards   345
3.0L V6   1,195
Technology Package 0  
Class III trailer hitch 363  
Floor mats 84  
iPod integration 230  
Cargo cover 63  
SYNC w/Services   336
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   838
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   346
AWD   1,592
Cargo net   34
Full-size spare tire   89
Running boards   293
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 930 5,530
Options (change) 740 4,867
Destination 780 825
Total Price $29,050 $31,225
Total Invoice $27,140 $28,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69
Model Year20092012
ModelXterraEscape
TrimSEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA5A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$29,050$31,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$29,235
Total Invoice$27,140$28,914
Adjustments for Features0-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,140$27,071

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
ModelXterraEscape
TrimSEXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tubular side steps$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,843

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape specs.

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
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 crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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