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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: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,557

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $2,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,235 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,573 $27,273 $30,178
Travel Convenience Group 575    
Leather seating surfaces 795    
4.0L V6 1,000    
245/50R20 1,395    
Sunroof 895    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Travel Convenience Group 523    
Leather seating surfaces 723    
4.0L V6 910    
245/50R20 1,269    
Sunroof 814    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 4,660 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 4,239 1,668 1,668
Destination 745 785 785
Total Price $28,640 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $27,557 $29,726 $32,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,183
Model Year201020082008
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,640$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features-150-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,625$31,900$33,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$27,557$29,726$32,631
Adjustments for Features-140-1,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,543$29,726$30,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,066

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,425$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1,839

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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 tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20042%
Total Not Requested27558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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