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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: $30,435

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,489

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelNitroNitroTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $27,408 $28,291
Quick Order Package G 850      
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 295  
4.0L V6 990      
Sunroof 895 895 960 960
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695 695
AWD     1,850 1,850
Quick Order Package G 774      
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952    
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228 257  
4.0L V6 901      
Sunroof 814 814 835 835
Leather seating surfaces   755    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605 605
AWD     1,665 1,664
Options (change) 5,130 4,120 6,230 5,695
Options (change) 4,669 3,749 5,477 5,010
Destination 745 745 800 800
Total Price $30,435 $32,600 $36,800 $37,245
Total Invoice $28,489 $30,458 $33,685 $34,101

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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: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,565
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelNitroNitroTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6260hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,435$32,600$36,800$37,245
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,920-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$32,350$32,880$32,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$55$0
Total Invoice$28,489$30,458$33,685$34,101
Adjustments for Features0-234-3,588-4,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,489$30,224$30,097$30,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$43$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelNitroNitroTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSLTR/TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row high console   $250
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $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$2,855$3,105$6,775$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,920$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-3,588-4,047

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
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
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested1100129%
Total Not Requested-250-29%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

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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