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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: $28,675

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $1,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,589

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelNitroEscape
TrimSXTXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,235 $24,045
Base Invoice $22,573 $22,446
Travel Convenience Group 575  
4.0L V6 1,000  
245/50R20 1,395  
Engine-block heater 35 35
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sunroof 895  
Leather Comfort Group   745
Sun and SYNC Package   895
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Travel Convenience Group 523  
4.0L V6 910  
245/50R20 1,269  
Engine-block heater 32 30
Leather seating surfaces 723  
Sunroof 814  
Leather Comfort Group   633
Sun and SYNC Package   761
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,593
Options (change) 4,695 5,465
Options (change) 4,271 4,811
Destination 745 725
Total Price $28,675 $30,235
Total Invoice $27,589 $27,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $824
Model Year20102010
ModelNitroEscape
TrimSXTXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$28,675$30,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,675$28,920
Total Invoice$27,589$27,982
Adjustments for Features0-1,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,589$26,765

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102010
ModelNitroEscape
TrimSXTXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Sliding load floor$275 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,217

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102010
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.3,529 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 SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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