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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: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $5,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,302 $26,790 $29,361
Trailer Tow Group 575    
Media Center 730N 1,500    
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
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Group 523    
Media Center 730N 1,365    
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
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,075 7,695 5,295
Options (change) 1,888 6,633 4,593
Destination 750 735 735
Total Price $30,070 $36,800 $37,145
Total Invoice $28,940 $34,158 $34,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,132
Model Year201120072007
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$30,070$36,800$37,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$35,630$35,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$28,940$34,158$34,689
Adjustments for Features0-1,086-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$33,072$33,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$524

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120072007
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockEddie 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$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo tray$40  
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,480$3,650$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,086-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
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 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 control25No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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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