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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,955

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,002

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelXterraXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimOff RoadSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $25,675 $29,635 $35,035
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900        
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230      
Interior air filter 60 60      
Floor mats 110 110      
Cargo organizer 150 150 160 160 160
Satellite radio 350 350      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780        
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171      
Interior air filter 44 44      
Floor mats 74 74      
Cargo organizer 111 111 139 139 139
Satellite radio 304 304      
Options (change) 2,500 1,600 160 160 160
Options (change) 2,091 1,311 139 139 139
Destination 605 605 795 795 795
Total Price $26,955 $27,955 $28,710 $33,110 $39,110
Total Invoice $25,002 $25,999 $26,609 $30,569 $35,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $985
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelXterraXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimOff RoadSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$26,955$27,955$28,710$33,110$39,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-930-3,395-6,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,955$26,625$27,780$29,715$32,990
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$1,935$5,210
Total Invoice$25,002$25,999$26,609$30,569$35,969
Adjustments for Features0-1,237-862-3,134-5,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,002$24,762$25,747$27,435$30,341
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0$1,688$4,594

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelXterraXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimOff RoadSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed automatic $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325
CD player  $125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,955$3,555$6,020$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$930$3,395$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,237-862-3,134-5,628

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062011
ModelXterraTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length178.7 in202.9 in
Width72.8 in76.2 in
Height74.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

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