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Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,475

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $32,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraModel SModel S
TrimOff RoadSEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $67,400 $92,400
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Floor mats 115 115    
iPod integration 290 290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Cargo cover 85 85 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Floor mats 83 83    
iPod integration 243 243    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 182      
Cargo cover 63 63 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Options (change) 1,435 1,190 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,178 996 0 0
Destination 780 780 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,475 $29,530 $62,070 $87,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,749
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraModel SModel S
TrimOff RoadSEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6261hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A5A1A1
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$29,475$29,530$62,070$87,070
Adjustments for Features0-105-835-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,475$29,425$61,235$82,110
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$0$20,875

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraModel SModel S
TrimOff RoadSEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive, small  $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50  
Satellite radio $200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
All-terrain tires$0   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,720$5,450$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105$835$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9885361

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
ModelXterraModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length178.7 in196.0 in
Width72.8 in77.3 in
Height74.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft363.4 ft3

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