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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: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,549

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $31,044 $33,774
Trailer Tow Group 670 670    
Quick Order Package G 2,100      
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      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 895 895    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   595    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Navigation system     1,995  
Convenience Package     1,995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Trailer Tow Group 603 603    
Quick Order Package G 90      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,398 1,530    
4.0L V6 891      
White-letter tires 90      
Remote start 203 203 327 327
Running boards 356      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170 1,101 1,101
Sunroof 806 806    
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   536    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Navigation system     1,696  
Convenience Package     1,696  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 8,220 6,215 7,255 6,110
Options (change) 5,607 5,595 6,246 5,272
Destination 660 660 815 815
Total Price $31,640 $32,605 $41,350 $43,205
Total Invoice $27,549 $30,250 $38,105 $39,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,612
Model Year2007200720102010
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)235/65-17245/50-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,640$32,605$41,350$43,205
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,440-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,290$32,605$38,910$39,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0$1,005
Total Invoice$27,549$30,250$38,105$39,861
Adjustments for Features-3050-2,249-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,244$30,250$35,856$36,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,006$0$970

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720102010
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $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 
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,765$2,415$4,855$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,440$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-3050-2,249-3,035

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
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

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%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1040100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102537%
Total Not Requested175063%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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%

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