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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: $5,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,497

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $32,045
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $30,602
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Towing Package     495
AWD     1,350
Panoramic sunroof     995
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Towing Package     470
AWD     1,290
Panoramic sunroof     945
Options (change) 6,300 4,940 2,840
Options (change) 5,671 4,447 2,705
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $30,655 $32,470 $35,880
Total Invoice $28,497 $30,131 $34,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,184
Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG20/27 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$35,880
Adjustments for Features00-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,655$32,470$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$28,497$30,131$34,302
Adjustments for Features00-6,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,497$30,131$27,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroEscape
TrimSLTR/TTitanium
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
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  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,295$4,295$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,989

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082018
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.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft368.0 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%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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
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 Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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