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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: $28,960

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,146

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Travel Convenience Group 820 820      
Quick Order Package G 850        
4.0L V6 990        
White-letter tires 100        
Sunroof 895 895   850 850
Leather seating surfaces   830 995    
Sun and SYNC Package     795    
Convenience Package     595    
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio     195    
255/50R20       1,325  
Travel Convenience Group 746 746      
Quick Order Package G 774        
4.0L V6 901        
White-letter tires 91        
Sunroof 814 814   723 723
Leather seating surfaces   755 846    
Sun and SYNC Package     675    
Convenience Package     506    
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio     166    
255/50R20       1,127  
Options (change) 3,655 2,545 3,890 3,485 2,160
Options (change) 3,326 2,315 3,385 3,042 1,915
Destination 745 745 815 815 815
Total Price $28,960 $31,025 $33,175 $35,915 $38,525
Total Invoice $27,146 $29,024 $30,658 $33,176 $35,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,925
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$28,960$31,025$33,175$35,915$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-250-635-610-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,960$30,775$32,540$35,305$34,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0$2,765$2,100
Total Invoice$27,146$29,024$30,658$33,176$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-234-587-563-3,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,146$28,790$30,071$32,613$32,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,644$0$2,542$1,967

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
Sliding load floor$275$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  $75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,465$3,850$3,825$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$635$610$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-587-563-3,593

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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