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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: $30,970

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,909

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,650 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,868 $27,273 $30,178
Class III trailer hitch 460    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo cover 85 90 90
iPod integration 270    
Portable navigation system 590    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Satellite radio   195 195
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Class III trailer hitch 363    
Floor mats 84    
Cargo cover 63 77 77
iPod integration 230    
Portable navigation system 501    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Satellite radio   166 166
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 1,520 5,780 3,980
Options (change) 1,241 4,992 3,462
Destination 800 785 785
Total Price $30,970 $35,810 $37,160
Total Invoice $28,909 $33,050 $34,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year201020082008
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$30,970$35,810$37,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,220-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,970$33,590$34,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$28,909$33,050$34,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,049-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,909$31,001$31,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$904

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system $600$600
Portable navigation system$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$2,905$5,125$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,049-2,520

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
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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