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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: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,306

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $25,773 $24,115 $27,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205    
Class III trailer hitch 470    
Floor mats 120    
Cargo cover 100 135 135
Class II trailer hitch   495 495
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
AWD   1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164    
Class III trailer hitch 373    
Floor mats 91    
Cargo cover 80 128 128
Class II trailer hitch   470 470
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
AWD   1,672 1,672
Options (change) 895 3,675 3,675
Options (change) 708 3,507 3,507
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $28,920 $29,820 $33,820
Total Invoice $27,306 $28,517 $32,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,048
Model Year201220172017
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,920$29,820$33,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,020-9,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$24,800$24,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$27,306$28,517$32,337
Adjustments for Features0-4,801-9,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,306$23,716$23,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$458$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220172017
ModelXterraEscapeEscape
TrimSSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,485$7,505$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,020$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,801-9,079

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122017
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft368.0 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%

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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