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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: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,775

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $3,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,250 $29,280 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $24,875 $27,404 $31,044 $33,774
Value Package 500      
Class III trailer hitch 470      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Cargo cover 100      
Floor mats 120      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275 275
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670    
Value Package 391      
Class III trailer hitch 369      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Cargo cover 79      
Floor mats 91      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234 234
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569    
Options (change) 1,390 2,255 1,585 1,585
Options (change) 1,090 1,995 1,426 1,426
Destination 810 815 815 815
Total Price $28,450 $32,350 $35,680 $38,680
Total Invoice $26,775 $30,214 $33,285 $36,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelXterraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,450$32,350$35,680$38,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-3,710-7,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$31,115$31,970$31,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855$330
Total Invoice$26,775$30,214$33,285$36,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-3,461-6,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,775$29,061$29,824$29,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$763$217

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201020102010
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Safety key $5$5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats  $200$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 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$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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Total Value of Features$2,470$3,705$6,180$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$3,710$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-3,461-6,737

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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 steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
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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