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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: $30,120

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $17,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,986

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $14,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelNitroExplorer
TrimShockSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,302 $40,191
Trailer Tow Group 575  
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 90
Trailer Tow Package   570
Navigation system   795
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo tray   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Trailer Tow Group 523  
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 46 79
Trailer Tow Package   497
Navigation system   694
Rear bumper protector   66
Cargo tray   87
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,125 3,225
Options (change) 1,934 2,815
Destination 750 895
Total Price $30,120 $47,220
Total Invoice $28,986 $43,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,053
Model Year20112015
ModelNitroExplorer
TrimShockSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,120$47,220
Adjustments for Features0-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$40,915
Total Invoice$28,986$43,901
Adjustments for Features0-5,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,986$38,039

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelNitroExplorer
TrimShockSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Sliding load floor$275 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,862

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
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.4,921 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 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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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