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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: $28,875

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $11,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,895

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $11,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $37,105
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $35,064
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 90
Sunroof 895 895 995
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Navigation system     795
Polished alloy wheels     695
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 86
Sunroof 806 806 945
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Navigation system     755
Polished alloy wheels     660
Options (change) 4,520 4,150 2,575
Options (change) 4,069 3,736 2,446
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $28,875 $31,680 $40,555
Total Invoice $26,895 $29,420 $38,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,822
Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$28,875$31,680$40,555
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$31,480$36,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,895$29,420$38,385
Adjustments for Features0-186-3,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,895$29,234$34,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082018
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,820$4,020$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-3,668

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
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 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 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 Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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