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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: $27,980

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,089

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNitroNitroTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSLTR/TSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $29,080 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $26,827 $31,624 $36,882
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        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 100 100 100
Leather seating surfaces   830 1,495    
Navigation system     795 795 795
Package 201A     1,150    
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        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 89 89 89
Leather seating surfaces   747 1,335    
Navigation system     710 710 710
Package 201A     1,027    
Options (change) 3,625 3,255 3,540 895 895
Options (change) 3,263 2,930 3,161 799 799
Destination 695 695 825 825 825
Total Price $27,980 $30,785 $33,445 $36,000 $41,700
Total Invoice $26,089 $28,614 $30,813 $33,248 $38,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,047
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNitroNitroTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSLTR/TSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$27,980$30,785$33,445$36,000$41,700
Adjustments for Features0-200-735-2,250-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,980$30,585$32,710$33,750$36,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$1,040$3,965
Total Invoice$26,089$28,614$30,813$33,248$38,506
Adjustments for Features0-186-677-2,078-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,089$28,428$30,136$31,170$33,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0$1,034$3,730

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelNitroNitroTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSLTR/TSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Curve control  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$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
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,845$4,045$4,580$6,095$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$735$2,250$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-677-2,078-4,640

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
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.3,970 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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 wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested102580%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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