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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: $30,700

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,679

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $3,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,650 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,868 $27,518 $29,578
Class III trailer hitch 460    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo cover 85 80 80
Portable navigation system 590    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
Class III trailer hitch 363    
Floor mats 84    
Cargo cover 63 68 68
Portable navigation system 501    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 1,250 4,555 4,195
Options (change) 1,011 3,920 3,615
Destination 800 645 645
Total Price $30,700 $35,400 $37,355
Total Invoice $28,679 $32,083 $33,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,091
Model Year201020062006
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,700$35,400$37,355
Adjustments for Features0-345-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$35,055$35,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$28,679$32,083$33,838
Adjustments for Features0-313-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,679$31,770$32,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
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
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 rack $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
Exterior 
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Navigation system $600$600
Portable navigation system$400  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,550$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-313-1,513

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
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 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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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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