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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: $27,755

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,613

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelEscapeNitro
TrimXLTSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $23,235
Base Invoice $21,789 $22,573
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Engine-block heater 35 35
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
3.0L V6 1,010  
Travel Convenience Group   575
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Sunroof   895
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Engine-block heater 30 32
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591  
3.0L V6 919  
Travel Convenience Group   523
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Sunroof   814
Leather seating surfaces   723
Options (change) 3,575 4,695
Options (change) 3,099 4,271
Destination 725 745
Total Price $27,755 $28,675
Total Invoice $25,613 $27,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,481
Model Year20092010
ModelEscapeNitro
TrimXLTSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$27,755$28,675
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$28,160
Total Invoice$25,613$27,589
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,613$27,094

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092010
ModelEscapeNitro
TrimXLTSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
911 assist$25 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-495

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092010
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 link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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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