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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: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,775

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200720072007
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,250 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,875 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Value Package 500      
Class III trailer hitch 470      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Floor mats 120      
Cargo cover 100 90 90 90
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   225 225 225
Convenience Group   250    
Side curtain airbags   560    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   115 115 115
Tubular side steps   375    
Tubular side steps, bright finish       175
Value Package 391      
Class III trailer hitch 369      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Floor mats 91      
Cargo cover 79 77 77 77
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   192 192 192
Convenience Group   213    
Side curtain airbags   476    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97 97
Tubular side steps   319    
Tubular side steps, bright finish       149
Options (change) 1,390 2,910 1,725 1,900
Options (change) 1,090 2,566 1,558 1,707
Destination 810 735 735 735
Total Price $28,450 $29,015 $30,830 $33,750
Total Invoice $26,775 $27,331 $29,083 $31,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $391
Model Year2011200720072007
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)265/70-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,450$29,015$30,830$33,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,005-2,105-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$28,010$28,725$29,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715$1,860
Total Invoice$26,775$27,331$29,083$31,803
Adjustments for Features0-947-1,986-3,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,775$26,384$27,097$28,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$713$1,763

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011200720072007
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   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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 moldings$75   
Running boards  $350 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input $50$50$50
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   
Compass$0 $0$0
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,395$3,400$4,500$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005$2,105$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-947-1,986-3,656

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
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

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

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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