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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: $31,255

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,235

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelNitroNitroEscapeEscape
TrimSLTR/TSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $24,115 $27,935
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250    
Quick Order Package G 850      
Travel Convenience Group 820 820    
4.0L V6 990      
Sunroof 895 895    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Leather Comfort Package     1,595  
Technology Package     1,395  
Navigation system     795 795
Class II trailer hitch     495 495
2.0L I4     1,295 1,295
AWD     1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof     1,495 1,495
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952    
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228    
Quick Order Package G 774      
Travel Convenience Group 746 746    
4.0L V6 901      
Sunroof 814 814    
Leather seating surfaces   755    
Leather Comfort Package     1,515  
Technology Package     1,325  
Navigation system     755 755
Class II trailer hitch     470 470
2.0L I4     1,237 1,237
AWD     1,672 1,672
Panoramic sunroof     1,420 1,420
Options (change) 5,950 4,940 8,820 5,830
Options (change) 5,415 4,495 8,394 5,554
Destination 745 745 895 895
Total Price $31,255 $33,420 $34,965 $35,975
Total Invoice $29,235 $31,204 $33,404 $34,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,049
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelNitroNitroEscapeEscape
TrimSLTR/TSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$31,255$33,420$34,965$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,010-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,255$33,170$29,955$29,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$465$0
Total Invoice$29,235$31,204$33,404$34,384
Adjustments for Features0-233-4,786-6,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,235$30,971$28,618$28,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,736$432$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelNitroNitroEscapeEscape
TrimSLTR/TSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app  $75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,145$4,395$9,155$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,010$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-4,786-6,198

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092017
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

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested60037%
Total Not Requested102563%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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