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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: $28,450

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,775

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,250 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,875 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Value Package 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Class III trailer hitch 470      
Floor mats 120      
Cargo cover 100 80 80 80
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150 150
Convenience Group   350    
Side curtain airbags   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60 60
Tubular side steps, bright finish       150
Value Package 391      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Class III trailer hitch 369      
Floor mats 91      
Cargo cover 79 68 68 68
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128 128
Convenience Group   298    
Side curtain airbags   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51 51
Tubular side steps, bright finish       128
Options (change) 1,390 2,400 2,050 2,200
Options (change) 1,090 2,089 1,791 1,919
Destination 810 645 645 645
Total Price $28,450 $31,270 $32,895 $35,360
Total Invoice $26,775 $28,495 $29,954 $32,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $941
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,450$31,270$32,895$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,130-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$30,415$30,765$31,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,290
Total Invoice$26,775$28,495$29,954$32,142
Adjustments for Features0-779-1,940-3,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,775$27,716$28,014$28,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$298$1,104

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011200620062006
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Running boards  $350 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tubular side steps$350   
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,395$3,250$4,525$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$2,130$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779-1,940-3,322

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,143 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 S

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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%

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%

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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