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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: $31,350

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,933

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPRO-4XSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $28,454 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Cargo organizer 155 160 160 160
iPod integration 260      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,495    
Cargo organizer 117 143 143 143
iPod integration 214      
Leather seating surfaces 909 1,335    
Options (change) 1,415 1,655 160 160
Options (change) 1,240 1,478 143 143
Destination 825 795 795 795
Total Price $32,610 $31,350 $34,055 $40,255
Total Invoice $30,519 $28,933 $31,473 $37,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPRO-4XSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$32,610$31,350$34,055$40,255
Adjustments for Features-3850-1,465-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,225$31,350$32,590$35,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240$4,315
Total Invoice$30,519$28,933$31,473$37,192
Adjustments for Features-3600-1,354-4,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,159$28,933$30,119$32,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,186$4,018

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPRO-4XSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
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 plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Light bar$150   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $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   
Heated front seats $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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$4,755$6,220$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0$1,465$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments-3600-1,354-4,241

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,144 lb.3,970 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
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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