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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: $8,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,757

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $29,319 $32,901
Travel Convenience Group 820 820    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250    
Premium Sound Group 595 595    
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
4.0L V6 990      
White-letter tires 100      
Sunroof 895 895 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300 1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Third-row seat     875  
Travel Convenience Group 738 738    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225    
Premium Sound Group 536 536    
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
4.0L V6 891      
White-letter tires 90      
Sunroof 806 806 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170 1,101 1,101
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Third-row seat     744  
Options (change) 7,700 6,240 8,105 5,725
Options (change) 6,931 5,617 6,969 4,946
Destination 695 695 815 815
Total Price $32,055 $33,770 $40,535 $42,090
Total Invoice $29,757 $31,301 $37,103 $38,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,529
Model Year2008200820092009
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$40,535$42,090
Adjustments for Features00-1,985-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,055$33,770$38,550$39,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$455
Total Invoice$29,757$31,301$37,103$38,662
Adjustments for Features00-1,817-2,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,757$31,301$35,286$35,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,544$0$542

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820092009
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $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 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,915$4,900$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,985$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,817-2,834

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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 control25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 control25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37528%
Total Not Requested95072%
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

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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