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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: $26,175

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,231

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeNitro
TrimXLTXLT SportSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $23,235
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $22,573
Safety Package 595 595  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
Sunroof 585 585 895
3.0L V6 855    
Travel Convenience Group     575
4.0L V6     1,000
245/50R20     1,395
Leather seating surfaces     795
Safety Package 506 506  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336  
Sunroof 498 498 814
3.0L V6 778    
Travel Convenience Group     523
4.0L V6     910
245/50R20     1,269
Leather seating surfaces     723
Options (change) 3,025 2,170 4,660
Options (change) 2,624 1,846 4,239
Destination 615 615 745
Total Price $26,175 $26,970 $28,640
Total Invoice $24,231 $24,955 $27,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,286
Model Year200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeNitro
TrimXLTXLT SportSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/50-20
Total Price$26,175$26,970$28,640
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,175$26,445$26,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$24,231$24,955$27,557
Adjustments for Features0-486-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,231$24,469$25,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200620062010
ModelEscapeEscapeNitro
TrimXLTXLT SportSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Sliding load floor  $275
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$2,620$3,145$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-2,040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062010
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 SXT

245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested12526%
Total Not Requested35074%
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%

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