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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: $28,920

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,306

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelXterraEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSSESELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $25,070 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $25,773 $23,378 $26,269 $28,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205      
Class III trailer hitch 470      
Floor mats 120      
Cargo cover 100      
Package 201A   395    
Class II trailer hitch   395 395 395
2.0L I4   1,095 1,095  
AWD   1,750 1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164      
Class III trailer hitch 373      
Floor mats 91      
Cargo cover 80      
Package 201A   345    
Class II trailer hitch   345 345 345
2.0L I4   1,022 1,022  
AWD   1,632 1,632 1,632
Options (change) 895 3,635 3,240 2,145
Options (change) 708 3,344 2,999 1,977
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $28,920 $29,600 $32,305 $33,410
Total Invoice $27,306 $27,617 $30,163 $31,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,484
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelXterraEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSSESELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6240hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 660, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$28,920$29,600$32,305$33,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,865-6,320-7,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$25,735$25,985$25,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$470$0
Total Invoice$27,306$27,617$30,163$31,193
Adjustments for Features0-3,606-5,901-7,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,306$24,011$24,262$23,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$440$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelXterraEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimSSESELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300 $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
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
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$2,910$6,775$9,230$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865$6,320$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,606-5,901-7,371

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122013
ModelXterraEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.9 in
Length178.7 in178.1 in
Width72.8 in72.4 in
Height74.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

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

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