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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: $29,445

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $295

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,286

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,560 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $25,826 $24,453 $28,053
Side curtain airbags 700    
Floor mats 115    
iPod integration 290    
SYNC   395  
AWD   1,850 1,850
Side curtain airbags 607    
Floor mats 83    
iPod integration 243    
SYNC   344  
AWD   1,664 1,664
Options (change) 1,105 2,245 1,850
Options (change) 933 2,008 1,664
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $29,445 $29,740 $33,345
Total Invoice $27,539 $27,286 $30,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,565
Model Year200820092009
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,445$29,740$33,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$28,310$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,365
Total Invoice$27,539$27,286$30,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,312-3,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,539$25,974$27,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,207

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820092009
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40 $40
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
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,170$4,600$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,312-3,361

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelXterraTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length178.7 in200.4 in
Width72.8 in74.5 in
Height74.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.2 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.7 ft321.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus 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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