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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,645

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,631

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelEscapeEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTXLT SportSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $22,760 $25,730
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $21,282 $23,995
Safety Package 595 595    
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395    
Sunroof 585 585 895 895
White-letter tires 120   100  
3.0L V6 855      
Tubular side steps 350      
Quick Order Package G     2,100  
4.0L V6     990  
Trailer Tow Group     670 670
Running boards     395  
CD changer, in-dash       350
Leather seating surfaces       830
Safety Package 506 506    
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336    
Sunroof 498 498 806 806
White-letter tires 102   90  
3.0L V6 778      
Tubular side steps 298      
Quick Order Package G     90  
4.0L V6     891  
Trailer Tow Group     603 603
Running boards     356  
CD changer, in-dash       315
Leather seating surfaces       747
Options (change) 3,495 2,170 5,150 2,745
Options (change) 3,024 1,846 2,836 2,471
Destination 615 615 660 660
Total Price $26,645 $26,970 $28,570 $29,135
Total Invoice $24,631 $24,955 $24,778 $27,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelEscapeEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTXLT SportSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$26,645$26,970$28,570$29,135
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,120-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,645$26,795$26,450$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$715
Total Invoice$24,631$24,955$24,778$27,126
Adjustments for Features0-162-1,839-1,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,631$24,793$22,939$25,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$162$0$2,353

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelEscapeEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTXLT SportSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Sliding load floor  $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Running boards  $350 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,770$2,945$4,890$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,120$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-1,839-1,834

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062007
ModelEscapeNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in108.8 in
Length174.9 in178.9 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height69.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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