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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: $29,920

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $33,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelXterraModel SModel S
TrimSEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,650 $67,400 $92,400
Floor mats 115    
iPod integration 270    
Cargo cover 85 250 250
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Wood trim   0  
Floor mats 84    
iPod integration 230    
Cargo cover 63 0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 470 2,500 1,000
Options (change) 377 0 0
Destination 800 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,920 $63,570 $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: $31,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,163
Model Year201020122012
ModelXterraModel SModel S
TrimSEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$29,920$63,570$87,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$61,440$82,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201020122012
ModelXterraModel SModel S
TrimSEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$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  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,195$6,325$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0212298

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20102012
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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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