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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $8,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $5,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelNitroTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimShockSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,245 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $26,302 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Media Center 730N 1,500      
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195    
Remote start   395 395 395
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   895 695 695
Sunroof   960 960 960
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Media Center 730N 1,365      
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170    
Remote start   343 343 343
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   779 605 605
Sunroof   835 835 835
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 1,500 8,610 6,190 5,895
Options (change) 1,365 7,549 5,442 5,184
Destination 750 825 825 825
Total Price $29,495 $37,705 $38,345 $39,045
Total Invoice $28,417 $34,332 $34,979 $35,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,414
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelNitroTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimShockSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$29,495$37,705$38,345$39,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,845-4,020-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$33,860$34,325$34,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$525
Total Invoice$28,417$34,332$34,979$35,617
Adjustments for Features0-3,501-3,667-4,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$30,831$31,312$31,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$481$535

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelNitroTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimShockSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
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$25
Second-row high console   $250
Sliding load floor$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,030$6,875$7,050$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845$4,020$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,501-3,667-4,251

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20112009
ModelNitroTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.8 in112.9 in
Length178.9 in200.3 in
Width73.1 in74.9 in
Height69.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested75094%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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