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Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,715

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,521

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXterraSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $23,225 $26,225 $27,275
Base Invoice $25,773 $22,328 $24,915 $25,630
Value Package 525      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205      
Class III trailer hitch 470      
Floor mats 120 125 125 125
Roof rack crossbars   195    
Class II trailer hitch   350 350 350
Tubular side steps   395 395 395
3.5L V6   1,900   1,950
AWD   1,700 1,900 1,700
Value Package 409      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164      
Class III trailer hitch 373      
Floor mats 91 100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars   176    
Class II trailer hitch   316 316 316
Tubular side steps   356 356 356
3.5L V6   1,805   1,814
AWD   1,615 1,786 1,581
Options (change) 1,320 4,665 2,770 4,520
Options (change) 1,037 4,368 2,558 4,167
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $29,345 $28,715 $29,820 $32,620
Total Invoice $27,635 $27,521 $28,298 $30,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,859
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXterraSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,345$28,715$29,820$32,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,815-4,765-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$25,900$25,055$25,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0$475
Total Invoice$27,635$27,521$28,298$30,622
Adjustments for Features0-2,698-4,522-6,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,635$24,823$23,776$23,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,047$0$190

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXterraSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$2,660$5,475$7,425$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815$4,765$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,698-4,522-6,656

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122012
ModelXterraSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in184.1 in
Width72.8 in74.4 in
Height74.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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