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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: $25,670

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $5,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,855

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $3,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelNitroTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,235 $27,370 $31,770 $37,770
Base Invoice $22,573 $25,303 $29,263 $34,663
Leather seating surfaces 795 1,395    
Sunroof 895 895 895  
Package 201B   700    
Package 301B     1,000  
Package 401B       2,000
Leather seating surfaces 723 1,214    
Sunroof 814 779 779  
Package 201B   609    
Package 301B     870  
Package 401B       1,740
Options (change) 1,690 2,990 1,895 2,000
Options (change) 1,537 2,602 1,649 1,740
Destination 745 825 825 825
Total Price $25,670 $31,185 $34,490 $40,595
Total Invoice $24,855 $28,730 $31,737 $37,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,368
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelNitroTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$25,670$31,185$34,490$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,515-4,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,670$30,635$31,975$35,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,340$5,070
Total Invoice$24,855$28,730$31,737$37,228
Adjustments for Features0-507-2,314-4,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,855$28,223$29,423$32,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200$4,521

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelNitroTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSXTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Sliding load floor$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   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,680$4,230$6,195$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$2,515$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507-2,314-4,484

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102010
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
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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