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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNitroNitroTaurusTaurus
TrimSLTR/TSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $19,400 $21,127
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
Sunroof 895 895 895 895
Leather seating surfaces   830 895  
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Preferred Equipment Group     965 1,735
Front buckets     125  
Heated mirrors     95 35
CD player     150  
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
Sunroof 806 806 797 797
Leather seating surfaces   747 797  
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Preferred Equipment Group     840 1,544
Front buckets     112  
Heated mirrors     85 31
CD player     134  
Options (change) 2,095 1,725 4,120 3,660
Options (change) 1,886 1,553 3,651 3,258
Destination 695 695 685 685
Total Price $26,450 $29,255 $25,635 $27,325
Total Invoice $24,712 $27,237 $23,736 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,892
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNitroNitroTaurusTaurus
TrimSLTR/TSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4T5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,450$29,255$25,635$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,070-3,2700-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$25,985$25,635$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$435
Total Invoice$24,712$27,237$23,736$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,868-3,0440-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,844$24,193$23,736$23,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,349$0$183

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNitroNitroTaurusTaurus
TrimSLTR/TSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,215$1,945$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$3,270$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,868-3,0440-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelNitroTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in108.5 in
Length178.9 in197.6 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

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