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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: $32,055

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,757

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $27,273 $30,178
Travel Convenience Group 820 820    
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 295  
Premium Sound Group 595 595    
4.0L V6 990      
White-letter tires 100      
Sunroof 895 895    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300 1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
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
Travel Convenience Group 738 738    
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225 251  
Premium Sound Group 536 536    
4.0L V6 891      
White-letter tires 90      
Sunroof 806 806    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170 1,101 1,101
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
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) 7,700 6,240 8,405 5,810
Options (change) 6,931 5,617 7,224 5,018
Destination 695 695 785 785
Total Price $32,055 $33,770 $38,435 $38,990
Total Invoice $29,757 $31,301 $35,282 $35,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 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$32,055$33,770$38,435$38,990
Adjustments for Features00-2,045-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,055$33,770$36,390$36,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$305
Total Invoice$29,757$31,301$35,282$35,981
Adjustments for Features00-1,877-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,757$31,301$33,405$33,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,544$0$458

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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
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  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$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 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,830$2,830$4,875$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,045$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,877-2,118

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
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

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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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