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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,640

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,549

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $8,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $27,273 $30,178
Quick Order Package G 2,100      
Trailer Tow Group 670 670    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,545 1,700    
4.0L V6 990      
White-letter tires 100      
Remote start 225 225 385 385
Running boards 395      
Sunroof 895 895    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300 1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   595    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Third-row seat     875 375
Quick Order Package G 90      
Trailer Tow Group 603 603    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,398 1,530    
4.0L V6 891      
White-letter tires 90      
Remote start 203 203 326 326
Running boards 356      
Sunroof 806 806    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170 1,101 1,101
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   536    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Third-row seat     744 319
Options (change) 8,220 6,215 9,820 6,195
Options (change) 5,607 5,595 8,426 5,344
Destination 660 660 785 785
Total Price $31,640 $32,605 $39,850 $39,375
Total Invoice $27,549 $30,250 $36,484 $36,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,785
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG17/21 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$31,640$32,605$39,850$39,375
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,220-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,290$32,605$37,630$36,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$725$0
Total Invoice$27,549$30,250$36,484$36,307
Adjustments for Features-3050-2,032-2,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,244$30,250$34,452$34,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,006$423$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Running boards$350 $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,305$1,955$4,175$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,220$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments-3050-2,032-2,278

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelNitroExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in113.7 in
Length178.9 in193.4 in
Width73.1 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested758%
Total Not Requested90092%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested758%
Total Not Requested90092%

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