4x4 and 4x2 Xterra owners are going to tell you their own advise on what is a better drivetrain, respectively...we can't tell you what to buy, just use your own personal judgement according to your financial status and future use of the X ...but you can't go wrong with the XE with all 3 packages and go for an aftermarket stereo and speakers instead of the Fosgate System...Good Luck..