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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: $30,655

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,497

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $28,170
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $26,269
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Navigation system     795
Package 302A     1,895
Class II trailer hitch     395
2.0L I4     1,095
AWD     1,750
Panoramic sunroof     1,395
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     295
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Navigation system     694
Package 302A     1,654
Class II trailer hitch     345
2.0L I4     1,022
AWD     1,632
Panoramic sunroof     1,217
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     258
Options (change) 6,300 4,940 7,620
Options (change) 5,671 4,447 6,822
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $30,655 $32,470 $36,685
Total Invoice $28,497 $30,131 $33,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$30,655$32,470$36,685
Adjustments for Features00-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,655$32,470$31,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$28,497$30,131$33,986
Adjustments for Features00-4,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,497$30,131$29,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,495$4,495$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,502

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelNitroEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in105.9 in
Length178.9 in178.1 in
Width73.1 in72.4 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

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