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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: $31,570

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $15,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,486

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $17,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $32,489 $40,196
Trailer Tow Group 670 670    
Quick Order Package G 2,100      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,545 1,700    
4.0L V6 990      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 90 90
Running boards 395   595 595
Remote start 225 225    
Sunroof 895 895    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   595    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570 570
AWD     2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     650  
Package 201A     2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle     935  
Polished alloy wheels     1,295 595
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
3.5L V6       0
Trailer Tow Group 603 603    
Quick Order Package G 90      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,398 1,530    
4.0L V6 891      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 86 86
Running boards 356   565 565
Remote start 203 203    
Sunroof 806 806    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170    
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   536    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542 542
AWD     2,053 2,054
Cold Weather Package     619  
Package 201A     2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle     888  
Polished alloy wheels     1,230 565
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
3.5L V6       0
Options (change) 8,150 6,245 12,305 7,690
Options (change) 5,544 5,622 11,701 7,317
Destination 660 660 995 995
Total Price $31,570 $32,635 $47,320 $50,775
Total Invoice $27,486 $30,277 $45,185 $48,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,613
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG17/21 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,570$32,635$47,320$50,775
Adjustments for Features-3500-7,740-10,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$32,635$39,580$40,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0$440
Total Invoice$27,486$30,277$45,185$48,508
Adjustments for Features-3050-7,391-10,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,181$30,277$37,794$38,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,096$0$439

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350 $350$350
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,140$12,880$15,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$7,740$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-3050-7,391-10,275

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelNitroExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in112.6 in
Length178.9 in198.3 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft381.7 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 wheels0Yes
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested102599%
Total Not Requested151%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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