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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: $30,570

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,006

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $21,789 $23,075 $25,964
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Navigation system 2,695    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345    
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
White-letter tires 120 100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
3.0L V6 1,010    
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
Quick Order Package G   850  
uconnect gps   2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Navigation system 2,291    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293    
Engine-block heater 30 32 32
White-letter tires 102 91  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
3.0L V6 919    
Travel Convenience Group   746 746
Quick Order Package G   774  
uconnect gps   1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear   228 228
4.0L V6   901  
Sunroof   814 814
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 6,390 6,085 4,975
Options (change) 5,492 5,538 4,527
Destination 725 745 745
Total Price $30,570 $31,390 $33,455
Total Invoice $28,006 $29,358 $31,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $880
Model Year200920092009
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$30,570$31,390$33,455
Adjustments for Features0-505-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$30,885$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$28,006$29,358$31,236
Adjustments for Features0-472-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,006$28,886$30,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200920092009
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,880$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-472-705

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,369 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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested12522%
Total Not Requested45078%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested12522%
Total Not Requested45078%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

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