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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: $30,070

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $9,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,302 $29,479 $34,952
Trailer Tow Group 575    
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Navigation system   795  
Package 202A   3,075  
255/50HR20   1,195  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Trailer Tow Group 523    
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Navigation system   676  
Package 202A   2,614  
255/50HR20   1,016  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 2,075 9,230 7,010
Options (change) 1,888 7,966 6,079
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $30,070 $41,575 $45,370
Total Invoice $28,940 $38,270 $41,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,419
Model Year201120112011
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockXLTLimited
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)368, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,070$41,575$45,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,335-8,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$36,240$37,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$28,940$38,270$41,856
Adjustments for Features0-4,911-7,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$33,359$34,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$978

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112011
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockXLTLimited
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 liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $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
Cargo tray$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
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  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,120$9,455$12,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,335$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,911-7,519

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow 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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested145045%
Total Not Requested177555%

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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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