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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: $26,230

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,380

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,250 $21,685 $24,415
Base Invoice $24,875 $20,229 $22,712
Value Package 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Class III trailer hitch 470    
Floor mats 120    
Cargo cover 100    
Cargo Package   295 295
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345 345
AWD   1,750 1,750
Running boards   345 345
Full-size spare tire   105 105
3.0L V6   1,010  
Value Package 391    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Class III trailer hitch 369    
Floor mats 91    
Cargo cover 79    
Cargo Package   251 251
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293 293
AWD   1,611 1,611
Running boards   293 293
Full-size spare tire   89 89
3.0L V6   919  
Options (change) 1,390 3,850 2,840
Options (change) 1,090 3,456 2,537
Destination 810 695 665
Total Price $28,450 $26,230 $27,920
Total Invoice $26,775 $24,380 $25,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,975
Model Year201120082008
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$28,450$26,230$27,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$24,755$24,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0
Total Invoice$26,775$24,380$25,914
Adjustments for Features0-1,371-3,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,775$23,009$22,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$209$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120082008
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300$300
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  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$3,095$4,570$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,371-3,114

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,143 lb.3,547 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
Nissan Xterra S

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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