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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: $28,215

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,772

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelXterraSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $24,895 $28,845
Base Invoice $25,773 $23,652 $27,076
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205    
Value Package 525    
Floor mats 120 125 125
Class III trailer hitch 470    
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
Tubular side steps   395 395
AWD   1,700 1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164    
Value Package 409    
Floor mats 91 100 100
Class III trailer hitch 373    
Class II trailer hitch   316 316
Tubular side steps   356 356
AWD   1,598 1,581
Options (change) 1,320 2,570 2,570
Options (change) 1,037 2,370 2,353
Destination 825 750 750
Total Price $29,345 $28,215 $32,165
Total Invoice $27,635 $26,772 $30,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,700
Model Year201220092009
ModelXterraSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6242hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,345$28,215$32,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$25,285$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225
Total Invoice$27,635$26,772$30,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-6,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,635$23,992$23,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$57$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220092009
ModelXterraSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0 $0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,520$5,450$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,780-6,244

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122009
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.4,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 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
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.234.2 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 SE

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

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

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