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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: $29,695

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,719

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,560 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,826 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Side curtain airbags 700 560 560 560
Class III trailer hitch 455      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo cover 85 80 80 80
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150 150
Convenience Group   350    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Tubular side steps, bright finish       150
Side curtain airbags 607 476 476 476
Class III trailer hitch 360      
Floor mats 83      
Cargo cover 63 68 68 68
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128 128
Convenience Group   298    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Tubular side steps, bright finish       128
Options (change) 1,355 2,340 1,990 2,140
Options (change) 1,113 2,038 1,740 1,868
Destination 780 645 645 645
Total Price $29,695 $31,210 $32,835 $35,300
Total Invoice $27,719 $28,444 $29,903 $32,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 980, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,695$31,210$32,835$35,300
Adjustments for Features-6300-1,275-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,065$31,210$31,560$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,290
Total Invoice$27,719$28,444$29,903$32,091
Adjustments for Features-5880-1,161-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,131$28,444$28,742$29,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$298$1,102

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200620062006
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40   
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 cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Running boards  $350 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,355$2,725$4,000$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0$1,275$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5880-1,161-2,545

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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