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Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,155

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,296

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelXterraXterraES
TrimOff RoadSE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $36,725
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $33,299
Technology Package 1,300    
Side curtain airbags 700 700  
Floor mats 115 115  
Full-size spare tire     205
Technology Package 1,127    
Side curtain airbags 607 607  
Floor mats 83 83  
Full-size spare tire     176
Options (change) 2,115 815 205
Options (change) 1,817 690 176
Destination 780 780 875
Total Price $30,155 $29,155 $37,805
Total Invoice $28,143 $27,296 $34,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,660
Model Year200820082011
ModelXterraXterraES
TrimOff RoadSE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6A5T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,155$29,155$37,805
Adjustments for Features-6200-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,535$29,155$34,070
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0
Total Invoice$28,143$27,296$34,350
Adjustments for Features-5790-3,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,564$27,296$30,956
Cost Above Minimum$268$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082011
ModelXterraXterraES
TrimOff RoadSE350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one) $50 
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,465$3,845$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments-5790-3,394

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
ModelXterraES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height74.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

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