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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: $30,435

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,489

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $27,620
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $25,388
Quick Order Package G 850    
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895 895
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Satellite radio     195
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Stability control     495
AWD     1,850
Quick Order Package G 774    
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
4.0L V6 901    
Sunroof 814 814 779
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Satellite radio     170
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605
Stability control     431
AWD     1,666
Options (change) 5,130 4,120 6,600
Options (change) 4,669 3,749 5,800
Destination 745 745 800
Total Price $30,435 $32,600 $35,020
Total Invoice $28,489 $30,458 $31,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,311
Model Year200920092008
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$30,435$32,600$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$32,350$32,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$28,489$30,458$31,988
Adjustments for Features0-234-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,489$30,224$29,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092008
ModelNitroNitroTaurus
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,295$3,545$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-2,188

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelNitroTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in112.9 in
Length178.9 in200.4 in
Width73.1 in74.5 in
Height69.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft321.2 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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