2015 Jeep Wrangler vs 2015 Nissan Xterra

2015 Jeep Wrangler

2015 Nissan Xterra

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4WD 2-Door Altitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Altitude	17	21	$27,701	$28,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Freedom Edition	17	21	$22,641	$22,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon	17	21	$30,645	$32,195
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Rubicon Hard Rock	17	21	$30,645	$32,195
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sahara	17	21	$27,701	$28,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Sport	17	21	$22,641	$22,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Willys Wheeler	17	21	$22,641	$22,995
Wrangler 4WD 2-Door Wrangler X	17	21	$27,701	$28,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Altitude	16	21	$31,312	$32,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Freedom Edition	16	21	$26,328	$26,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon	16	21	$34,256	$35,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Rubicon Hard Rock	16	21	$34,256	$35,995
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sahara	16	21	$31,312	$32,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport	16	21	$26,328	$26,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Sport RHD	16	20	$30,746	$31,495
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Willys Wheeler	16	21	$26,328	$26,795
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4-Door Wrangler X	16	21	$31,312	$32,795

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2WD 4-Door Automatic S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	16	22	$24,783	$25,670
Xterra 2WD 4-Door Automatic X	16	22	$22,846	$23,660
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic Pro-4X	15	20	$30,205	$31,640
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic S	15	20	$26,758	$27,720
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Automatic X	15	20	$24,822	$25,710
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual Pro-4X	15	20	$29,203	$30,590
Xterra 4WD 4-Door Manual S	15	20	$25,747	$26,670

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,701

$24,783

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,995

$25,670

Monthly Payment Estimate

$483 / month

$428 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler offers more options and features than ever in a supremely off-road-capable package that's comfortable enough to act as daily transportation too.

The 2015 Nissan Xterra can go just about anywhere, and it won't clutter your decision with tons of options.

TCC Likes

The undisputed off-road champ
Truly unique
Strong V-6 acceleration

Trail prowess
Gear-friendly interior
Strong, smooth powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Poor handling on pavement
Ride is rough
Steep prices for top editions

Choppy ride
Poor gas mileage
Lackluster front seats

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

44.7

46.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

40.3

39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

44.7

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.3

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

10.3

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

163.8

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

72.5

74.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

95.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

27.8

32.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

61.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

65.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.8

36.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

12.8

36.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

36.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

43.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.9

37.7

Steering Type

Re-Circulating Ball

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TT6

Front Tire Size

P255/70SR18

P265/70TR16

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

TT6

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

653

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/70SR18

P265/70TR16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

653

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5000

5201

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4055

4140

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3200

2962

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

6025

9656

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2021

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2775

2676

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2035

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

600

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

550

Engine

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

4.0 L/241

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 6400

261 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

281 @ 4000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

17 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.53

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

2.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.61

2.35

Trans Order Code

DEH

Transfer Case Model

Manual

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.25

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Wrangler

Nissan Xterra

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Non-Independent

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.21

3.13

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Leaf

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.21

3.13

Suspension Type - Front

Leading Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Invoice Price

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Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material