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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: $28,465

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,165

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $25,620 $21,801 $25,388
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 115    
iPod integration 270    
Portable navigation system 590    
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
Leather seating surfaces   895  
AWD   1,850 1,850
Stability control     495
Navigation system     1,995
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 84    
iPod integration 230    
Portable navigation system 501    
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Satellite radio   170 170
Leather seating surfaces   779  
AWD   1,666 1,666
Stability control     431
Navigation system     1,736
Options (change) 975 4,030 4,535
Options (change) 815 3,564 4,003
Destination 780 800 800
Total Price $29,095 $28,465 $32,955
Total Invoice $27,215 $26,165 $30,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,192
Model Year200920082008
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$29,095$28,465$32,955
Adjustments for Features0-155-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$28,310$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,440
Total Invoice$27,215$26,165$30,191
Adjustments for Features0-142-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,215$26,023$28,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,148

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920082008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system  $600
Portable navigation system$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,895$4,050$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-2,020

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
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
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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