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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: $29,545

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $10,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,463

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $8,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelNitroTaurus
TrimShockLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $34,405
Base Invoice $26,302 $31,738
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 85
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Package 301A / 401A   2,150
Polished alloy wheels   695
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 46 76
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Package 301A / 401A   1,920
Polished alloy wheels   621
Options (change) 1,550 4,720
Options (change) 1,411 4,215
Destination 750 875
Total Price $29,545 $40,000
Total Invoice $28,463 $36,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,120
Model Year20112015
ModelNitroTaurus
TrimShockLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$29,545$40,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,545$36,475
Total Invoice$28,463$36,828
Adjustments for Features0-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,463$33,583

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112015
ModelNitroTaurus
TrimShockLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$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 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,470$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,245

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112015
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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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