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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: $24,495

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,720

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $7,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimPRO-4XSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $28,454 $19,400 $21,127
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 895  
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965 1,735
Front buckets   125  
Leather seating surfaces 909 797  
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840 1,544
Front buckets   112  
Options (change) 1,000 2,980 2,730
Options (change) 909 2,635 2,430
Destination 825 685 685
Total Price $32,195 $24,495 $26,395
Total Invoice $30,188 $22,720 $24,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,760
Model Year201220062006
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimPRO-4XSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM6A4A4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,195$24,495$26,395
Adjustments for Features-3,9550-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,240$24,495$25,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$30,188$22,720$24,242
Adjustments for Features-3,7080-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,480$22,720$23,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220062006
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimPRO-4XSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Light bar$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,875$1,920$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7080-1,222

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
ModelXterraTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.5 in
Length178.7 in197.6 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height74.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.7 ft317.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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