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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: $29,240

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,329

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $27,370 $31,770 $37,770
Base Invoice $25,620 $25,303 $29,263 $34,663
Technology Package 0      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo organizer 145 160 160 160
iPod integration 270      
Portable navigation system 590      
Leather seating surfaces   1,395    
Navigation system     1,750 1,750
Package 302B     2,000  
Package 401B       2,000
Technology Package 0      
Floor mats 84      
Cargo organizer 114 139 139 139
iPod integration 230      
Portable navigation system 501      
Leather seating surfaces   1,214    
Navigation system     1,523 1,523
Package 302B     1,740  
Package 401B       1,740
Options (change) 1,120 1,555 3,910 3,910
Options (change) 929 1,353 3,402 3,402
Destination 780 825 825 825
Total Price $29,240 $29,750 $36,505 $42,505
Total Invoice $27,329 $27,481 $33,490 $38,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $797
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$29,240$29,750$36,505$42,505
Adjustments for Features-6900-3,330-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,550$29,750$33,175$36,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425$6,525
Total Invoice$27,329$27,481$33,490$38,890
Adjustments for Features-6450-3,055-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,684$27,481$30,435$33,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,954$5,709

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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   
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Full-size spare tire$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   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100   
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Portable navigation system$400   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,695$4,005$7,335$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0$3,330$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-6450-3,055-5,700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092010
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 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested690100%
Package 302B
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested690100%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

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