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Comfort
The Ford Escape Hybrid offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Xterra.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Nissan Xterra.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape Hybrid as you will with the Nissan Xterra, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Escape Hybrid will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Xterra, which has a much lower MSRP.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Nissan Xterra have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape Hybrid is much slimmer than the Nissan Xterra, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Ford Escape Hybrid is slightly shorter than the Nissan Xterra, which may make it easier to park.
Drivetrain
The Ford Escape Hybrid has much lower torque than the Nissan Xterra, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Ford Escape Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Xterra, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Xterra is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Xterra.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Nissan Xterra.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Escape Hybrid as you will in the Nissan Xterra.
Warranty
The Ford Escape Hybrid comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Nissan Xterra.
Compare the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid and the 2013 Nissan Xterra. 
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2012 Ford
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2013 Nissan
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Up to $500 |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | -- |
| City MPG: |
30 - 34
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15 - 16 |
| Highway MPG: | 27 - 31 | 20 - 22 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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Not Tested |
| Invoice*: | $28,409 - $32,285 | $21,745 - $27,584 |
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