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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: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,006

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimXLTSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $21,789 $22,131 $24,989
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    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
Premium Sound Group   595 595
4.0L V6   990  
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
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 90  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
3.0L V6 919    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear   225 225
Premium Sound Group   536 536
4.0L V6   891  
Travel Convenience Group   738 738
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 6,390 6,435 4,975
Options (change) 5,492 5,793 4,479
Destination 725 695 695
Total Price $30,570 $30,790 $32,505
Total Invoice $28,006 $28,619 $30,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year200920082008
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$30,790$32,505
Adjustments for Features0-780-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$30,010$31,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,715
Total Invoice$28,006$28,619$30,163
Adjustments for Features0-725-724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,006$27,894$29,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200920082008
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,680$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-725-724

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092008
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
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

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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