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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: $27,880

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,778

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $88

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelEscapeEscapeNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,870 $26,370 $23,235
Base Invoice $23,222 $24,587 $22,573
Sun and SYNC Package 995    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495 495  
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585  
Travel Convenience Group     575
4.0L V6     1,000
245/50R20     1,395
Sunroof     895
Sun and SYNC Package 846    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346 336  
Engine-block heater 30 30 32
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 421 421  
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348  
Travel Convenience Group     523
4.0L V6     910
245/50R20     1,269
Sunroof     814
Options (change) 3,115 3,705 3,900
Options (change) 2,731 3,223 3,548
Destination 825 825 745
Total Price $28,810 $30,900 $27,880
Total Invoice $26,778 $28,635 $26,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56
Model Year201220122010
ModelEscapeEscapeNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$28,810$30,900$27,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$28,625$27,470
Cost Above Minimum$185$0$0
Total Invoice$26,778$28,635$26,866
Adjustments for Features0-2,108-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,778$26,527$26,471
Cost Above Minimum$251$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220122010
ModelEscapeEscapeNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Sliding load floor  $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,830$5,105$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,108-395

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested112553%

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%
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 control25Yes
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%
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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