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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: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $7,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $26,302 $31,044 $33,774
Trailer Tow Group 575    
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Trailer Tow Group 523    
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 2,075 5,685 4,540
Options (change) 1,888 4,911 3,937
Destination 750 815 815
Total Price $30,070 $39,780 $41,635
Total Invoice $28,940 $36,770 $38,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,875
Model Year201120102010
ModelNitroExplorerExplorer
TrimShockEddie 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)368, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,070$39,780$41,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$37,665$38,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$28,940$36,770$38,526
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$34,815$35,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$736

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,080$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,955-2,975

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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 tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127546%
Total Not Requested150054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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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