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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: $26,020

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,651

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimSSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,850 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $23,551 $21,801 $25,388
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205    
Floor mats 120    
Safety and Security Package   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
AWD   1,850 1,850
Stability control     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164    
Floor mats 91    
Safety and Security Package   605  
Satellite radio   170 170
AWD   1,666 1,666
Stability control     431
Options (change) 325 2,740 2,540
Options (change) 255 2,441 2,267
Destination 845 800 800
Total Price $26,020 $27,175 $30,960
Total Invoice $24,651 $25,042 $28,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,420
Model Year201320082008
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimSSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,020$27,175$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,020$25,210$26,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335
Total Invoice$24,651$25,042$28,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,811-4,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,651$23,231$24,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,166

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201320082008
ModelXterraTaurusTaurus
TrimSSELLimited
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$2,885$4,850$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811-4,058

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,143 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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