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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: $30,060

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,910

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimLimitedDetonatorShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,170 $26,245 $27,245
Base Invoice $24,400 $25,372 $26,302
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Navigation system 1,995    
Limited Luxury Package 1,780    
3.0L V6 1,195    
Remote start 345    
Engine-block heater 35 95 95
Cargo tray 90    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
Trailer Tow Group   575 575
Media Center 730N   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   895  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Navigation system 1,696    
Limited Luxury Package 1,514    
3.0L V6 1,088    
Remote start 293    
Engine-block heater 30 86 86
Cargo tray 77    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591    
Trailer Tow Group   523 523
Media Center 730N   1,365 1,365
Sunroof   814  
Options (change) 6,530 3,065 2,170
Options (change) 5,625 2,788 1,974
Destination 825 750 750
Total Price $33,525 $30,060 $30,165
Total Invoice $30,850 $28,910 $29,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year201120112011
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimLimitedDetonatorShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$33,525$30,060$30,165
Adjustments for Features-1,7050-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,820$30,060$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$30,850$28,910$29,026
Adjustments for Features-1,5690-1,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,281$28,910$27,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$942$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201120112011
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimLimitedDetonatorShock
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,105$3,400$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5690-1,058

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20112011
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested87541%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Detonator

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 control25Yes
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested765100%
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 control25Yes
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%

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