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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: $9,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,557

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $8,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,235 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,573 $29,479 $34,952
Travel Convenience Group 575    
Leather seating surfaces 795    
4.0L V6 1,000    
245/50R20 1,395    
Sunroof 895    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Travel Convenience Group 523    
Leather seating surfaces 723    
4.0L V6 910    
245/50R20 1,269    
Sunroof 814    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 4,660 6,240 4,165
Options (change) 4,239 5,424 3,660
Destination 745 825 825
Total Price $28,640 $38,585 $42,525
Total Invoice $27,557 $35,728 $39,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,351
Model Year201020112011
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,640$38,585$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$34,460$35,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$27,557$35,728$39,437
Adjustments for Features0-3,820-6,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,557$31,908$32,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$722

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020112011
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimSXTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Sliding load floor$275  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,580$9,705$12,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,820-6,807

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelNitroExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in112.6 in
Length178.9 in197.1 in
Width73.1 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft380.7 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 control25Yes
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested142590%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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