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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: $30,165

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,394

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelNitroEscape
TrimShockXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $21,685
Base Invoice $26,302 $20,229
Trailer Tow Group 575  
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Engine-block heater 95 35
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Navigation system   2,695
Remote start   425
Cargo tray   85
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Trailer Tow Group 523  
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Engine-block heater 86 30
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Navigation system   2,291
Remote start   361
Cargo tray   68
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 2,170 8,575
Options (change) 1,974 7,470
Destination 750 695
Total Price $30,165 $30,955
Total Invoice $29,026 $28,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro Shock
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,008
Model Year20112008
ModelNitroEscape
TrimShockXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$30,165$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$30,545
Total Invoice$29,026$28,394
Adjustments for Features0-376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,026$28,018

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
ModelNitroEscape
TrimShockXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,940$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-376

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested12526%
Total Not Requested35074%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%

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%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
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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