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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: $30,655

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,497

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimSELSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $26,269 $22,131 $24,989
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Navigation system 795    
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395    
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295    
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
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  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Class II trailer hitch 345    
Navigation system 694    
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217    
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258    
Travel Convenience Group   738 738
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  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 5,870 6,300 4,940
Options (change) 5,190 5,671 4,447
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $34,935 $30,655 $32,470
Total Invoice $32,354 $28,497 $30,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $930
Model Year201320082008
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimSELSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$34,935$30,655$32,470
Adjustments for Features-3,16000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,775$30,655$32,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$32,354$28,497$30,131
Adjustments for Features-2,92700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,427$28,497$30,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201320082008
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimSELSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,655$4,495$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,92700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132008
ModelEscapeNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in108.8 in
Length178.1 in178.9 in
Width72.4 in73.1 in
Height66.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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 control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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