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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,595

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $14,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,557

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $13,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelXterraExplorer
TrimSESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,900 $41,675
Base Invoice $24,224 $38,862
Side curtain airbags 700  
Class III trailer hitch 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 240  
Floor mats 110  
Interior air filter 60  
Cargo cover 80 135
Trailer Tow Package   570
Side curtain airbags 607  
Class III trailer hitch 360  
Satellite radio 304  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 179  
Floor mats 74  
Interior air filter 44  
Cargo cover 60 118
Trailer Tow Package   497
Options (change) 1,990 705
Options (change) 1,628 615
Destination 705 895
Total Price $28,595 $43,275
Total Invoice $26,557 $40,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,711
Model Year20072014
ModelXterraExplorer
TrimSESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$28,595$43,275
Adjustments for Features0-7,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$35,660
Total Invoice$26,557$40,372
Adjustments for Features0-7,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,557$33,268

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelXterraExplorer
TrimSESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Roof rails $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,104

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelXterraExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height74.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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