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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: $32,110

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,400

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelXterraTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPRO-4XSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $28,454 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
Cargo organizer 155 200 200 200
iPod integration 260      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,495    
Cargo organizer 117 190 190 190
iPod integration 214      
Leather seating surfaces 909 1,420    
Options (change) 1,415 1,695 200 200
Options (change) 1,240 1,610 190 190
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $32,610 $32,110 $35,535 $41,350
Total Invoice $30,519 $30,400 $33,630 $39,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $181
Model Year2012201620162016
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)265/75-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$32,610$32,110$35,535$41,350
Adjustments for Features0-65-2,080-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$32,045$33,455$36,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$4,575
Total Invoice$30,519$30,400$33,630$39,125
Adjustments for Features0-62-1,968-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,519$30,338$31,662$34,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,324$4,312

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201620162016
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$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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$250
Rearview camera $200$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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$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$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$5,205$7,220$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$2,080$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62-1,968-4,475

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
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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