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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,985 Dodge Nitro SLT | ||||
| Difference: $14,260 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,694 Dodge Nitro SLT | ||||
| Difference: $14,466 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Nitro | Nitro | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLT | R/T | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,660 | $26,835 | $33,775 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $22,131 | $24,989 | $32,255 | $39,800 |
| 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 | |||
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | 30 | 30 | 90 | 90 |
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 830 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 570 | 570 | ||
| AWD | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | |||
| Package 201A | 2,110 | |||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,095 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,195 | 595 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Ashtray and lighter (optional) | 27 | 27 | 86 | 86 |
| Sunroof | 806 | 806 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,170 | 1,170 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 747 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 542 | 542 | ||
| AWD | 2,053 | 2,054 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | |||
| Package 201A | 2,004 | |||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,040 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,135 | 565 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,895 | ||
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,630 | 6,270 | 11,525 | 7,070 |
| Options (change) | 6,868 | 5,644 | 10,960 | 6,728 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $31,985 | $33,800 | $46,245 | $49,690 |
| Total Invoice | $29,694 | $31,328 | $44,160 | $47,473 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,481 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Nitro | Nitro | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLT | R/T | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 260hp V6 | 260hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/21 MPG | 16/21 MPG | 16/23 MPG | 16/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 368, 9 | 368, 9 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 245/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $31,985 | $33,800 | $46,245 | $49,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -7,315 | -10,320 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,985 | $33,800 | $38,930 | $39,370 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,815 | $0 | $440 |
| Total Invoice | $29,694 | $31,328 | $44,160 | $47,473 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -6,985 | -9,860 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,694 | $31,328 | $37,175 | $37,613 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,634 | $0 | $438 |
Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Nitro | Nitro | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SLT | R/T | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| 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 spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,215 | $6,215 | $13,530 | $16,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $7,315 | $10,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -6,985 | -9,860 |
Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Nitro | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 178.9 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,971 lb. | 4,633 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.4 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.2 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT
| Travel Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Additional engine cooling | 0 | No |
| Power steering cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Trailer sway control | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 29% |
| MyGig Infotainment System with nav | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Sound Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Quick Order Package G | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T
| Travel Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Additional engine cooling | 0 | No |
| Power steering cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Trailer sway control | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 29% |
| MyGig Infotainment System with nav | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Sound Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Tow hook(s), front | 40 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain selector | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 92% |
| Polished alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| 255/50HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 93% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Tow hook(s), front | 40 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 40 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 92% |
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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