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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: $29,640

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $13,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,641

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $12,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelXterraExplorer
TrimSESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,340 $40,780
Base Invoice $25,620 $38,027
Technology Package 0  
Class III trailer hitch 460  
Floor mats 115  
iPod integration 270  
Cargo cover 85 135
Portable navigation system 590  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Roof rack crossbars   135
Navigation system   795
Technology Package 0  
Class III trailer hitch 363  
Floor mats 84  
iPod integration 230  
Cargo cover 63 118
Portable navigation system 501  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Roof rack crossbars   118
Navigation system   694
Options (change) 1,520 1,720
Options (change) 1,241 1,501
Destination 780 895
Total Price $29,640 $43,395
Total Invoice $27,641 $40,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,480
Model Year20092013
ModelXterraExplorer
TrimSESport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$29,640$43,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,640$36,630
Total Invoice$27,641$40,423
Adjustments for Features0-6,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,641$34,121

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
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 rack $300
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Portable navigation system$400 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
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$4,065$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,302

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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
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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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