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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: $10,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,909

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $10,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,650 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $26,868 $32,255 $39,800
Class III trailer hitch 460    
Floor mats 115    
iPod integration 270    
Cargo cover 85 130 130
Portable navigation system 590    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
AWD   2,150 2,150
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
Package 201A   2,110  
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Running boards   595 595
3.5L V6     0
Class III trailer hitch 363    
Floor mats 84    
iPod integration 230    
Cargo cover 63 124 124
Portable navigation system 501    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
AWD   2,053 2,054
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
Package 201A   2,004  
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Running boards   565 565
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 1,520 6,865 3,660
Options (change) 1,241 6,532 3,489
Destination 800 945 945
Total Price $30,970 $41,585 $46,280
Total Invoice $28,909 $39,732 $44,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,332
Model Year201020172017
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,970$41,585$46,280
Adjustments for Features0-7,840-11,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,970$33,745$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240
Total Invoice$28,909$39,732$44,234
Adjustments for Features0-7,491-10,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,909$32,241$33,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,197

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020172017
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rack $300$300
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system $600$600
Portable navigation system$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,465$12,305$15,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,840$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,491-10,796

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102017
ModelXterraExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in198.3 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height74.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested187593%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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