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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: $29,205

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,783

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEscapeNitro
TrimXLTShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $27,245
Base Invoice $20,229 $26,302
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Convenience Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Navigation system 2,695  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
Cargo tray 85  
Engine-block heater 35 95
Remote start 425  
3.0L V6 1,010  
Trailer Tow Group   575
Media Center 730N   1,500
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Convenience Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Navigation system 2,291  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591  
Cargo tray 68  
Engine-block heater 30 86
Remote start 361  
3.0L V6 919  
Trailer Tow Group   523
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 6,825 2,170
Options (change) 5,859 1,974
Destination 695 750
Total Price $29,205 $30,165
Total Invoice $26,783 $29,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro Shock
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,002
Model Year20082011
ModelEscapeNitro
TrimXLTShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$29,205$30,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$28,875
Total Invoice$26,783$29,026
Adjustments for Features0-1,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,783$27,785

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082011
ModelEscapeNitro
TrimXLTShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,650$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,241

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082011
ModelEscapeNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in108.8 in
Length174.7 in178.9 in
Width71.1 in73.1 in
Height67.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow 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%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%

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