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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: $31,355

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,326

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelNitroNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $26,790 $29,361
Travel Convenience Group 820 820    
Quick Order Package G 850      
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 255  
4.0L V6 990      
Sunroof 895 895 850 850
White-letter tires 100      
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     225 225
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
235/65R18     695  
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Satellite radio     195 195
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Travel Convenience Group 746 746    
Quick Order Package G 774      
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952    
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228 217  
4.0L V6 901      
Sunroof 814 814 723 723
White-letter tires 91      
Leather seating surfaces   755    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     192 192
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
235/65R18     591  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Satellite radio     166 166
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,050 4,940 7,310 4,910
Options (change) 5,506 4,495 6,307 4,267
Destination 745 745 735 735
Total Price $31,355 $33,420 $36,415 $36,760
Total Invoice $29,326 $31,204 $33,832 $34,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,326
Model Year2009200920072007
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 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,355$33,420$36,415$36,760
Adjustments for Features00-1,270-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,355$33,420$35,145$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$345
Total Invoice$29,326$31,204$33,832$34,363
Adjustments for Features00-1,180-1,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,326$31,204$32,652$33,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,878$0$524

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920072007
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  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,380$2,380$3,650$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,270$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,180-1,187

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
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 tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35020%
Total Not Requested137580%
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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