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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,445

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,539

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelXterraTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSESELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,560 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $25,826 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Side curtain airbags 700      
Floor mats 115      
iPod integration 290      
SYNC   395    
Satellite radio   195    
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Side curtain airbags 607      
Floor mats 83      
iPod integration 243      
SYNC   344    
Satellite radio   170    
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 1,105 2,440 1,850 1,850
Options (change) 933 2,180 1,666 1,665
Destination 780 825 825 825
Total Price $29,445 $31,535 $34,005 $35,000
Total Invoice $27,539 $28,963 $31,203 $32,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelXterraTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSESELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine261hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$29,445$31,535$34,005$35,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,570-4,845-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$28,965$29,160$29,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195$300
Total Invoice$27,539$28,963$31,203$32,098
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-4,446-5,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,539$26,603$26,757$26,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$154$236

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelXterraTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSESELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$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   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40  $40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $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   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,005$5,575$7,850$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570$4,845$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,360-4,446-5,259

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus X features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082009
ModelXterraTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length178.7 in200.3 in
Width72.8 in74.9 in
Height74.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.247.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.7 ft385.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus X specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%

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