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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: $4,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelNitroEscapeEscape
TrimShockSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $29,265 $36,835
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Trailer Tow Group 575    
Navigation system   795  
Class II trailer hitch   495  
2.0L I4   0  
Cargo tray   90 90
Remote start   495  
AWD   1,350  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Towing Package     495
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Trailer Tow Group 523    
Navigation system   755  
Class II trailer hitch   470  
2.0L I4   0  
Cargo tray   86 86
Remote start   470  
AWD   1,290  
Panoramic sunroof   945 945
Towing Package     470
Options (change) 2,075 4,220 1,580
Options (change) 1,888 4,016 1,501
Destination 750 1,245 1,245
Total Price $30,070 $34,730 $39,660

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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: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,718
Model Year201120202020
ModelNitroEscapeEscape
TrimShockSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 960, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$30,070$34,730$39,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$30,280$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,805

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120202020
ModelNitroEscapeEscape
TrimShockSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25 $25
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$8,730$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-674-524

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112020
ModelNitroEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in106.7 in
Length178.9 in180.5 in
Width73.1 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft365.4 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 SEL

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
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
225/55HR19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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