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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: $30,070

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $5,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelNitroEscape
TrimShockSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $28,170
Base Invoice $26,302 $26,269
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Trailer Tow Group 575  
Navigation system   795
Package 302A   1,895
Class II trailer hitch   395
Cargo tray   90
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   295
2.0L I4   1,095
AWD   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Trailer Tow Group 523  
Navigation system   694
Package 302A   1,654
Class II trailer hitch   345
Cargo tray   79
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   258
2.0L I4   1,022
AWD   1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,217
Options (change) 2,075 7,710
Options (change) 1,888 6,901
Destination 750 895
Total Price $30,070 $36,775
Total Invoice $28,940 $34,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563
Model Year20112013
ModelNitroEscape
TrimShockSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$30,070$36,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$31,850
Total Invoice$28,940$34,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$29,503

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112013
ModelNitroEscape
TrimShockSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$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 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,105$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,562

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112013
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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 control25Yes
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%

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 start150Yes
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 Requested75038%
Total Not Requested122562%

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