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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: $27,950

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $7,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,384

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $6,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,250 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,875 $30,027 $35,268
Class III trailer hitch 470    
Floor mats 120    
Cargo cover 100 135 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
AWD   2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch 369    
Floor mats 91    
Cargo cover 79 115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 890 2,705 2,705
Options (change) 699 2,419 2,419
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $27,950 $35,625 $41,385
Total Invoice $26,384 $33,271 $38,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,288
Model Year201120122012
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,950$35,625$41,385
Adjustments for Features0-5,995-10,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$29,630$31,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545
Total Invoice$26,384$33,271$38,512
Adjustments for Features0-5,599-9,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,384$27,672$29,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,339

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
ModelXterraExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimited
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $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
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,435$8,430$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,995$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,599-9,501

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelXterraExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height74.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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