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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,445

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,965

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $21,685
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $20,229
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
4.0L V6 990    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Sunroof 895 895  
White-letter tires 100    
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Convenience Package     295
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Leather Comfort Group     695
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
AWD     1,750
Navigation system     2,695
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
3.0L V6     1,010
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
4.0L V6 891    
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
Engine-block heater 32 32 30
Sunroof 806 806  
White-letter tires 90    
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Convenience Package     251
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Leather Comfort Group     591
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
AWD     1,611
Navigation system     2,291
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     591
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 6,435 4,975 8,065
Options (change) 5,793 4,479 7,041
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $30,790 $32,505 $30,445
Total Invoice $28,619 $30,163 $27,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $833
Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$30,790$32,505$30,445
Adjustments for Features00-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$32,505$30,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0
Total Invoice$28,619$30,163$27,965
Adjustments for Features00-179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,619$30,163$27,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,544$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,680$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments00-179

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelNitroEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in103.1 in
Length178.9 in174.7 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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