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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: $31,955

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,667

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $9,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $29,479 $34,952
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      
Sunroof 895 895    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
Navigation system     795  
Package 202A     3,075  
AWD     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095 2,095
Polished alloy wheels       595
Package 301A       2,250
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      
Sunroof 806 806    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170    
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
Navigation system     676  
Package 202A     2,614  
AWD     1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798 1,798
Polished alloy wheels       506
Package 301A       1,913
Options (change) 7,600 6,240 10,130 9,105
Options (change) 6,841 5,617 8,748 7,877
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $31,955 $33,770 $42,475 $47,465
Total Invoice $29,667 $31,301 $39,052 $43,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,319
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,955$33,770$42,475$47,465
Adjustments for Features00-5,510-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$33,770$36,965$39,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0$2,175
Total Invoice$29,667$31,301$39,052$43,654
Adjustments for Features00-5,066-7,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,667$31,301$33,986$35,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0$2,011

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820112011
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
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net   $40
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 bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
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  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $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 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,395$5,395$10,905$13,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,510$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,066-7,657

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelNitroExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in112.6 in
Length178.9 in197.1 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested42571%
Total Not Requested17529%
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
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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 tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested42571%
Total Not Requested17529%
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
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested140043%
Total Not Requested182557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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