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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: $32,555

Nissan Xterra PRO-4X   
Difference: $33,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelXterraModel SModel S
TrimPRO-4XBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,370 $69,900 $89,900
iPod integration 260    
Cargo cover 100 250 250
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
iPod integration 214    
Cargo cover 80 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 909 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 1,360 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,203 0 0
Destination 825 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,555 $66,070 $86,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra PRO-4X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,698
Model Year201220132013
ModelXterraModel SModel S
TrimPRO-4XBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,555$66,070$86,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$64,875$83,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,925

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220132013
ModelXterraModel SModel S
TrimPRO-4XBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
RWD $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 mat $40$40
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  
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Light bar$150  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,395$6,590$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0114167

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,144 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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