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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: $29,985

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,962

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,560 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,826 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Side curtain airbags 700      
Class III trailer hitch 455      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo cover 85 90 90 90
iPod integration 290      
Convenience Group   250    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275 275
SYNC   395    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Running boards   495    
Side curtain airbags 607      
Class III trailer hitch 360      
Floor mats 83      
Cargo cover 63 77 77 77
iPod integration 243      
Convenience Group   213    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234 234
SYNC   336    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Running boards   421    
Options (change) 1,645 3,005 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 1,356 2,634 1,669 1,669
Destination 780 785 785 785
Total Price $29,985 $30,285 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $27,962 $28,190 $29,727 $32,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $279
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 980, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,985$30,285$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features-550-1,225-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,930$30,285$30,675$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390$1,565
Total Invoice$27,962$28,190$29,727$32,632
Adjustments for Features-510-1,142-2,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,911$28,190$28,585$29,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395$1,463

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,050$4,275$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0$1,225$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-510-1,142-2,979

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelXterraExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length178.7 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height74.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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