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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: $28,610

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,600

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $24,045 $25,625
Base Invoice $25,773 $22,446 $23,884
Value Package 525    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205    
Class III trailer hitch 470    
Floor mats 120    
Cargo cover 100    
Cargo Package   295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345 345
AWD   1,750 1,750
Full-size spare tire   105 105
Running boards   345 345
3.0L V6   1,000 1,000
Value Package 409    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164    
Class III trailer hitch 373    
Floor mats 91    
Cargo cover 80    
Cargo Package   251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293 293
AWD   1,593 1,593
Full-size spare tire   89 89
Running boards   293 293
3.0L V6   910 910
Options (change) 1,420 3,840 3,545
Options (change) 1,117 3,429 3,178
Destination 825 725 725
Total Price $29,445 $28,610 $29,895
Total Invoice $27,715 $26,600 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,004
Model Year201220102010
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,445$28,610$29,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$25,750$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$27,715$26,600$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-2,659-4,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$23,941$23,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220102010
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
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
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
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$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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
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$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$2,820$5,680$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,659-4,076

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122010
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.3,529 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
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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
Total Requested093%
Total Not Requested07%
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
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

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