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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,055

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,757

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $25,606 $22,131 $24,989
Class IV trailer hitch 225    
Leather seating surfaces 995   830
Chrome Package 795    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Satellite radio 195    
Floor mats 65    
Sunroof 850 895 895
Obstacle detection, rear 295 250 250
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,300 1,300
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Premium Sound Group   595 595
4.0L V6   990  
White-letter tires   100  
Class IV trailer hitch 192    
Leather seating surfaces 846   747
Chrome Package 676    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats 47    
Sunroof 723 806 806
Obstacle detection, rear 251 225 225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,170 1,170
Travel Convenience Group   738 738
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Premium Sound Group   536 536
4.0L V6   891  
White-letter tires   90  
Options (change) 8,530 7,700 6,240
Options (change) 7,323 6,931 5,617
Destination 785 695 695
Total Price $36,805 $32,055 $33,770
Total Invoice $33,714 $29,757 $31,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,517
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$36,805$32,055$33,770
Adjustments for Features-48000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$32,055$33,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,715
Total Invoice$33,714$29,757$31,301
Adjustments for Features-44000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,274$29,757$31,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,544

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,095$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-44000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracNitro
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in108.8 in
Length210.2 in178.9 in
Width73.7 in73.1 in
Height72.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.032.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.065.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Chrome Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Tubular side steps, bright finish150No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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 tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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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