Nissan Announces $22,400 MSRP for 2004 Titan Pickup; Nissan's First Entry in Full-Size Truck Market Offers Power, Innovation and Value
DETROIT--Nov. 1, 20033, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) of $22,400 and $25,100 for its breakthrough 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab and Titan Crew Cab full-size pickups, respectively, which go on sale in early December at Nissan dealerships nationwide.The Titan is Nissan's first entry into the full-size truck market, joining the full-size Nissan Pathfinder Armada sport utility vehicle (SUV), which went on sale in October. Both the Titan and Pathfinder Armada are assembled at Nissan's new $1.43 billion manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi.
Unique Product Attributes and Unique Pricing Philosophy
Every 2004 Titan features a powerful 305-horsepower/379 lb-ft torque-rated 5.6-liter Nissan Endurance V8 engine, standard 5-speed automatic transmission and a wide variety of available innovations such as the High-Utility Bed with Utili-track(TM) channel tie-down system and standard Wide-Open rear doors on all King Cab models. Properly equipped, Titan can tow up to 9,500 pounds and offers class-leading 4x4 specifications such as front & rear Active Brake Limited Slip traction control (ABLS) for unparalleled off-roading, standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), and class-leading rear axle ground clearance.
The Titan is offered in two body styles, Titan King Cab, with its innovative Wide-Open rear doors that open 168 degrees for easier passenger and cargo access to the rear compartment, and Titan Crew Cab, with four full-size doors and a generous cabin that offers best-in-class overall interior room, headroom and legroom. Both the King Cab and Crew Cab are available in a choice of 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive and in three trim levels, XE, SE and LE.
"Titan enters the highly competitive, incentive-laden full-size truck segment with not only unique product attributes but with a unique value pricing philosophy," said Jed Connelly, senior vice president sales and marketing, Nissan North America. "We are pricing Titan with realistic MSRPs that we believe will be closer to the actual prices consumers will pay -- rather than pricing higher with room factored in from the beginning for heavy incentives and discounting."
Prices for the 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab models are:
-- Titan King Cab XE 4x2 $22,400
-- Titan King Cab SE 4x2 $24,400
-- Titan King Cab LE 4x2 $28,800
-- Titan King Cab XE 4x4 $25,500
-- Titan King Cab SE 4x4 $27,500
-- Titan King Cab LE 4x4 $31,900
Prices for the 2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab models are:
-- Titan Crew Cab XE 4x2 $25,100
-- Titan Crew Cab SE 4x2 $26,700
-- Titan Crew Cab LE 4x2 $31,100
-- Titan Crew Cab XE 4x4 $28,200
-- Titan Crew Cab SE 4x4 $29,800
-- Titan Crew Cab LE 4x4 $34,200
Note: Minor equipment may vary. MSRPs exclude tax, title, destination and handling.
"Our new Titan offers lower MSRPs and more standard features than comparable 2004 Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Dodge Ram models," said Connelly. "It's a strategy that consumers should appreciate because it makes the true value of the new Titan easier to see -- just as with the 350Z, Altima, Xterra, Murano and other breakthrough Nissan models."
Available Titan equipment packages include the Off-Road Package with three additional skid plates, lower rear axle ratio, Rancho(R) gas shocks, P285/70R17 BFGoodrich off-road tires and more for $550 - 1000 (depending on model); the High-Utility Bed Package with Utili-track channel tie-down system, bedside lock-box storage and spray-in bedliner for $900; and the Big Tow Package, with receiver hitch, lower axle ratio, wiring harness, extendable convex tow mirrors, A/T temp gauge and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) for $850 (4x2)/$600 (4x4). Titan Crew Cab equipment packages also include the Nissan DVD Mobile Theater System with drop-down rear monitor and integrated DVD player with wireless headphones for $1,450. Both cab styles offer class-leading safety equipment including side curtain air bags that offer class exclusive side-impact and rollover protection. Other available amenities include a factory installed DVD navigation system.
Popularly equipped, a Titan King Cab SE 4x2 with the SE Popular (incl. power captains chairs) and High-Utility Bed packages will have a MSRP of around $26,500 -- about $3,000 less than the MSRP of a comparably equipped Ford 150. A popularly equipped Titan Crew Cab SE 4x2 with the SE Popular and High-Utility Bed packages will have a MSRP of around $28,900 -- about $2,600 less than the MSRP of a comparably equipped Ford 150.
Complete pricing and option packages are available on the attached sheets.
"We'd like to bring a little pricing sanity back into the full-size truck category. Right now, what a consumer pays has little relation to what the sticker says, leading to buyer confusion and ultimately diminishing the perceived value of the vehicles," said Connelly. "With the design, styling and engineering value of the new Titan already established in early media head-to-head competitive comparisons and award competitions, we know we have a high value product. We want Titan to offer high value prices as well."
The Nissan Titan has already been singled out for multiple awards. Both Four Wheeler and Sport Truck magazines named the Titan its 2004 Truck of the Year. Also, Smart Money magazine selected Titan over its competitors for its Smart Money Award. Edmunds.com, the Internet's premier resource for consumer automotive information, picked Titan as the Most Significant Vehicle of the Year for 2004.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com.
2004 Titan King Cab NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Suggested Description List Price Effective Date: December 1, 2003 BASE VEHICLE COMMENTS XE KC 4x2 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $22,400 SE KC 4x2 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $24,400 LE KC 4x2 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $28,800 XE KC 4x4 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $25,500 SE KC 4x4 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $27,500 LE KC 4x4 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $31,900 FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS XE SE LE COMMENTS B10 Splash Guards $100 x x x K01 Split Bench Seat $(180) x K02 SE Popular with Bench $800 x K04 SE Popular with Power Captain $1,200 x K06 Rockford Fosgate with Bench $1,300 x K08 Rockford Fosgate with Power Captain $1,700 x R01 SE Off-Road Package (4x2) $950 x R01 SE Off-Road Package (4x4) $700 x R01 LE Off-Road Package (4x2) $800 x R01 LE Off-Road Package (4x4) $550 x R01 XE Off-Road Package (4x4) $1,000 x T01 Big Tow Package (4x2) $850 x x T01 Big Tow Package (4x4) $600 x x S01 Side-Airbag Package $850 x x x U01 LE Nissan Navigation Package $2,200 x W01 SE Utility Bed Package $900 x W02 XE Preferred Package $650 x PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES XE SE LE COMMENTS Splash Guards (N/A for dealer ordering) $100 x x Splash Guards (N/A for dealer ordering) $100 x x Utili-Track Sliding Floor Tray $200 x x Floor Mats $110 x x x Bedliner $320 x x Utili-Track Sliding Bed Divider $270 x x Utili-Track Sliding Bed Extender $280 x x Bed Extender, Non-Sliding $240 x x Destination and Handling $650 2004 Titan King Cab NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Vehicle Specifications KING CAB OPTION PACKAGE CONTENTS A - XE Preferred Package Mid-Grade Audio w/ 6-Disc CD Sliding RR Window w/Privacy Glass Overhead Console B - Side Air Bag Package Front Driver and Passenger Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Front and Rear Curtain Air Bag w/Roll Over Sensor C - Off-Road Package (XE/SE/LE 4x4s; SE 2wd) Rancho Shock Absorbers Lower Final Gear Ratio (3.357) P285/70R17OWL BF Goodrich Tires 17" Alloy Wheel Skid Plates - Oil Pan (4x2), Transfer Case (4x4) Lower Radiator Skid Plate Fog Lamps (standard LE) Active Brake Limited Slip Tow Hooks (standard on 4x4) Locking Differential (4x4 only - Late Availability) D - Split Bench Seat Split Bench Seat E - SE Popular with Bench Split Bench Seat Mid Grade Audio with 6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp, UGDO Power Adjustable Pedals F - SE Popular with Power Captain Pwr Cloth Bucket Seat (DR Only) Mid Grade Audio with 6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp Power Adjustable Pedals G - Rockford Fosgate with Bench Split Bench Seat 350 Watt Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio w/6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp, UGDO Power Adjustable Pedals H - Rockford Fosgate with Power Captain Pwr Cloth Bucket Seat (DR Only) 350 Watt Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio w/6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp, UGDO Power Adjustable Pedals I - SE Utility Bed Package Utili-track Channel System w/Adj. Tie-Down Cleats Bed Side Lock Box (LH only) Spray-in Bed Liner Tailgate Area Lighting & 12V Power Port J - Big Tow Package (4x2,4x4) Increased Tow Capacity Receiver Hitch Lower Final Gear Ratio (3.357) Additional 7-pin Wiring Harness Plug Trailer Brake Pre-Wiring on I/P A/T Temp Gauge Extending Tow Mirrors (pwr/chrome) H/D Battery VDC K - LE Nissan Navigation Package Rear Proximity Sensors DVD Navigation System (w/Display) Package Links XE ---------------- C requires A B requires A (4x2) B requires C (4x4) Package Links SE ---------------- B requires F or H, C + I + J C and I require E, F, G or H (4x4) C and I require F or H (4x2) Package Links LE ---------------- K requires B B requires J C requires J (4x4 only) 2004 Titan Crew Cab NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Suggested Description List Price Effective Date: December 1, 2003 BASE VEHICLE COMMENTS XE CC 4x2 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $25,100 SE CC 4x2 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $26,700 LE CC 4x2 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $31,100 XE CC 4x4 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $28,200 SE CC 4x4 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $29,800 LE CC 4x4 5.6 Liter V8 A/T $34,200 FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS XE SE LE COMMENTS Splash Guards $100 x x x Sunroof $900 x Split Bench Seat $(180) x SE Popular with Bench $900 x SE Popular with Power Captain $1,300 x Rockford Fosgate with Bench $1,400 x Rockford Fosgate with Power Captain $1,800 x SE Off-Road Package (4x2) $950 x SE Off-Road Package (4x4) $700 x LE Off-Road Package (4x2) $800 x LE Off-Road Package (4x4) $550 x XE Off-Road Package (4x4) $1,000 x Big Tow Package (4x2) $850 x x Big Tow Package (4x4) $600 x x Side-Airbag Package $850 x x x LE Nissan Navigation Package $2,200 x Nissan DVD Mobile Theater System $1,450 x x SE Utility Bed Package $900 x XE Preferred Package $750 x PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES XE SE LE COMMENTS Splash Guards (N/A for dealer ordering) $100 x x Splash Guards (N/A for dealer ordering) $100 x x Utili-Track Sliding Floor Tray $200 x x Floor Mats $110 x x x Bedliner $320 x x Utili-Track Sliding Bed Divider $270 x x Utili-Track Sliding Bed Extender $280 x x Bed Extender, Non-Sliding $240 x x Destination and Handling $650 2004 Titan Crew Cab NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Vehicle Specifications CREW CAB OPTION PACKAGE CONTENTS A - XE Preferred Package Mid Grade Audio w/ 6-Disc CD Overhead Console RKE, VSS, Immobilizer B - Side Air Bag Package Front Driver and Passenger Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Front and Rear Curtain Air Bag w/Roll Over Sensor C - Off-Road Package (XE/SE/LE 4x4s; SE 2wd) Rancho Shock Absorbers Lower Final Gear Ratio (3.357) P285/70R17OWL BF Goodrich Tires 17" Alloy Wheel Skid Plates - Oil Pan (4x2), Transfer Case (4x4) Lower Radiator Skid Plate Fog Lamps (standard LE) Active Brake Limited Slip Tow Hooks (standard on 4x4) Locking Differential (4x4 only - Late Availability) D - Split Bench Seat Split Bench Seat E - SE Popular with Bench Split Bench Seat Mid Grade Audio with 6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp, UGDO Power Adjustable Pedals F - SE Popular with Power Captain Pwr Cloth Bucket Seat (DR Only) Mid Grade Audio with 6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp Power Adjustable Pedals G - Rockford Fosgate with Bench Split Bench Seat 350 Watt Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio w/6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp, UGDO Power Adjustable Pedals H - Rockford Fosgate with Power Captain Pwr Cloth Bucket Seat (DR Only) 350 Watt Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio w/6 Disc CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls Auto Day Night Mirror, Compass, Temp, UGDO Power Adjustable Pedals I - SE Utility Bed Package Utili-track Channel System w/Adj. Tie-Down Cleats Bed Side Lock Box (LH only) Spray-in Bed Liner Tailgate Area Lighting & 12V Power Port J - Big Tow Package (4x2,4x4) Increased Tow Capacity Receiver Hitch Lower Final Gear Ratio (3.357) Additional 7-pin Wiring Harness Plug Trailer Brake Pre-Wiring on I/P A/T Temp Gauge Extending Tow Mirrors (pwr/chrome) H/D Battery VDC K - LE Nissan Navigation Package Rear Proximity Sensors DVD Navigation System (w/Display) L - Nissan DVD Mobile Theater System Family Entertainment System 7" RR display Screen, Video Port, IR Headphones DVD Player with Remote Control M - Sunroof Power Glass Slide & Pop-up Sunroof Package Links XE ---------------- C requires A B requires A (4x2) B requires C (4x4) Package Links SE ---------------- L requires H B requires F or H, C + I + J C and I require E, F, G or H (4x4) C and I require F or H (4x2) Package Links LE ---------------- M requires L and B K requires M B requires J C requires J