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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: $29,555

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $10,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,578

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $9,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,340 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $25,620 $31,044 $33,774
Technology Package 0    
Class III trailer hitch 460    
Floor mats 115    
iPod integration 270    
Portable navigation system 590    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation system   1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Technology Package 0    
Class III trailer hitch 363    
Floor mats 84    
iPod integration 230    
Portable navigation system 501    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation system   1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 1,435 5,575 4,430
Options (change) 1,178 4,818 3,844
Destination 780 815 815
Total Price $29,555 $39,670 $41,525
Total Invoice $27,578 $36,677 $38,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,549
Model Year200920102010
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,555$39,670$41,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,840-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$35,830$36,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$27,578$36,677$38,433
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-4,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,578$33,127$33,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$734

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920102010
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Portable navigation system$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$3,405$7,245$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,550-4,572

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested690100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2775100%

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%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested690100%

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