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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: $28,845

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,868

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $31,770
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $29,263
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Sunroof 895 895 895
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Navigation system     1,750
Package 303B     2,500
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Sunroof 806 806 779
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Navigation system     1,523
Package 303B     2,175
Options (change) 4,490 4,120 5,145
Options (change) 4,042 3,709 4,477
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $28,845 $31,650 $37,740
Total Invoice $26,868 $29,393 $34,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,004
Model Year200820082010
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$28,845$31,650$37,740
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$31,450$34,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,868$29,393$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,868$29,207$31,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082010
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,405$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,693

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelNitroTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in112.9 in
Length178.9 in202.9 in
Width73.1 in76.2 in
Height69.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

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