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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: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,962

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,560 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,826 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Side curtain airbags 700      
Class III trailer hitch 455      
Cargo cover 85      
Floor mats 115      
iPod integration 290      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275 275
SYNC   395    
Convenience Package   595    
Appearance Package   695    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Side curtain airbags 607      
Class III trailer hitch 360      
Cargo cover 63      
Floor mats 83      
iPod integration 243      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234 234
SYNC   336    
Convenience Package   506    
Appearance Package   591    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 1,645 3,465 1,585 1,585
Options (change) 1,356 3,025 1,426 1,426
Destination 780 815 815 815
Total Price $29,985 $32,750 $34,015 $37,950
Total Invoice $27,962 $30,298 $31,560 $35,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,832
Model Year2008200920092009
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)265/65-17245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,985$32,750$34,015$37,950
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,470-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$32,205$32,545$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340$1,000
Total Invoice$27,962$30,298$31,560$35,142
Adjustments for Features0-504-1,364-4,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,962$29,794$30,196$30,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402$954

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200920092009
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 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
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   
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$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 recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$3,055$3,600$4,525$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$1,470$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504-1,364-4,394

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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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