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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: $4,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $3,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelNitroEscapeEscape
TrimShockSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $26,302 $23,398 $26,708
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Trailer Tow Group 575    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Navigation system   795 795
Class II trailer hitch   435 435
Cargo tray   90 90
Remote start   445  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Trailer Tow Group 523    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Navigation system   694 694
Class II trailer hitch   379 379
Cargo tray   79 79
Remote start   388  
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
AWD   1,631 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 2,075 8,795 5,760
Options (change) 1,888 7,851 5,204
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $30,070 $34,750 $35,265
Total Invoice $28,940 $32,144 $32,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro Shock
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $645
Model Year201120142014
ModelNitroEscapeEscape
TrimShockSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,070$34,750$35,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,475-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$31,275$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$28,940$32,144$32,807
Adjustments for Features0-3,214-4,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$28,930$28,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120142014
ModelNitroEscapeEscape
TrimShockSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$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  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,105$7,580$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,214-4,512

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112014
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
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested62540%
Total Not Requested95060%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

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%

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