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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: $28,355

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,267

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelXterraXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimOff RoadSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $27,370 $31,770 $37,770
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $25,303 $29,263 $34,663
Technology Package 1,300        
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Floor mats 115 115      
Cargo organizer 145 145 160 160 160
iPod integration 290 290      
Technology Package 1,127        
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Floor mats 83 83      
Cargo organizer 114 114 139 139 139
iPod integration 243 243      
Options (change) 2,550 1,250 160 160 160
Options (change) 2,174 1,047 139 139 139
Destination 780 780 825 825 825
Total Price $30,590 $29,590 $28,355 $32,755 $38,755
Total Invoice $28,500 $27,653 $26,267 $30,227 $35,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $601
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelXterraXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimOff RoadSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6A5T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDAWD
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$30,590$29,590$28,355$32,755$38,755
Adjustments for Features-1,460-8400-2,990-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$28,750$28,355$29,765$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$1,410$4,860
Total Invoice$28,500$27,653$26,267$30,227$35,627
Adjustments for Features-1,360-7850-2,759-5,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,140$26,868$26,267$27,468$30,534
Cost Above Minimum$272$0$0$1,201$4,267

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008201020102010
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
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
RWD $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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
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
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   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325
CD player  $125  
iPod integration$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $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
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Metal pedals    $75
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,090$4,470$3,630$6,620$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$840$0$2,990$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,360-7850-2,759-5,093

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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