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Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,455

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,528

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraRAV4RAV4
TrimOff RoadSESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $22,768 $23,684
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Cargo cover 80 80 90  
Floor mats 110 110 199 199
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
5-speed automatic 800      
Bodyside moldings   110 199 199
3.5L V6     1,930 1,920
AWD     1,400 1,390
Power driver seat       440
AC power outlet       0
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Interior air filter 44 44    
Cargo cover 60 60 81  
Floor mats 74 74 126 126
Satellite radio 304 304    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
5-speed automatic 748      
Bodyside moldings   77 125 125
3.5L V6     1,803 1,794
AWD     1,309 1,300
Power driver seat       392
AC power outlet       0
Options (change) 3,000 1,410 3,818 4,148
Options (change) 2,617 1,166 3,444 3,737
Destination 605 605 810 810
Total Price $27,455 $27,765 $28,978 $30,288
Total Invoice $25,528 $25,854 $27,022 $28,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,352
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraRAV4RAV4
TrimOff RoadSESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$27,455$27,765$28,978$30,288
Adjustments for Features0-655-1,705-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,455$27,110$27,273$25,633
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$1,640$0
Total Invoice$25,528$25,854$27,022$28,231
Adjustments for Features0-610-1,590-4,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,528$25,244$25,432$23,892
Cost Above Minimum$284$0$1,540$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraRAV4RAV4
TrimOff RoadSESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack   $300
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,660$3,315$4,365$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$1,705$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-610-1,590-4,339

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelXterraRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length178.7 in181.1 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height74.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.237.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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