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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: $28,640

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $2,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,557

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $1,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200720072007
ModelNitroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,235 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $22,573 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Travel Convenience Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 795      
4.0L V6 1,000      
245/50R20 1,395      
Sunroof 895 850 850 850
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   225 225 225
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
Side curtain airbags   560    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
Travel Convenience Group 523      
Leather seating surfaces 723      
4.0L V6 910      
245/50R20 1,269      
Sunroof 814 723 723 723
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   192 192 192
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
Side curtain airbags   476    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Options (change) 4,660 4,870 4,365 2,915
Options (change) 4,239 4,233 3,803 2,571
Destination 745 735 735 735
Total Price $28,640 $30,975 $33,470 $34,765
Total Invoice $27,557 $28,998 $31,328 $32,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,268
Model Year2010200720072007
ModelNitroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,640$30,975$33,470$34,765
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,510-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$30,790$31,960$33,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170$2,215
Total Invoice$27,557$28,998$31,328$32,667
Adjustments for Features0-173-1,413-1,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,557$28,825$29,915$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,090$2,188

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200720072007
ModelNitroExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Sliding load floor$275   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Running boards  $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,225$4,550$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185$1,510$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-173-1,413-1,654

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102007
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 SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
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

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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