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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: $31,135

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLTR/TSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Quick Order Package G 1,200        
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550      
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 295 295  
Premium Sound Group 595 595      
4.0L V6 990        
Sunroof 895 895 960 960 960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300 995 995 995
Leather seating surfaces   830 895    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195    
Heated front seats     240    
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Interior Power Package     295    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     895 695 695
AWD     1,850 1,850 1,850
Quick Order Package G 1,080        
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225 257 257  
Premium Sound Group 536 536      
4.0L V6 891        
Sunroof 806 806 835 835 835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170 866 866 866
Leather seating surfaces   747 779    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170    
Heated front seats     209    
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Interior Power Package     257    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     779 605 605
AWD     1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 6,780 5,420 9,210 6,790 6,495
Options (change) 6,103 4,879 8,072 5,965 5,707
Destination 695 695 825 825 825
Total Price $31,135 $32,950 $38,305 $38,945 $39,645
Total Invoice $28,929 $30,563 $34,855 $35,502 $36,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,564
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLTR/TSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6260hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,135$32,950$38,305$38,945$39,645
Adjustments for Features00-3,695-3,870-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$32,950$34,610$35,075$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0$465$525
Total Invoice$28,929$30,563$34,855$35,502$36,140
Adjustments for Features00-3,362-3,528-4,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,929$30,563$31,493$31,974$32,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0$481$536

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLTR/TSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row high console    $250
Sliding load floor$275$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,580$6,275$6,450$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,695$3,870$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,362-3,528-4,111

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082009
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 SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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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