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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: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,497

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimTitaniumSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $30,602 $22,131 $24,989
Towing Package 495    
Panoramic sunroof 995    
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
Towing Package 470    
Panoramic sunroof 945    
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) 1,490 6,300 4,940
Options (change) 1,415 5,671 4,447
Destination 995 695 695
Total Price $34,530 $30,655 $32,470
Total Invoice $33,012 $28,497 $30,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $848
Model Year201820082008
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimTitaniumSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 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$34,530$30,655$32,470
Adjustments for Features-5,61000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$30,655$32,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$33,012$28,497$30,131
Adjustments for Features-5,36300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,649$28,497$30,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201820082008
ModelEscapeNitroNitro
TrimTitaniumSLTR/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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, side$100  
Rearview camera$200  
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
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
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$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,905$4,295$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,36300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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 wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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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