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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: $31,255

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,235

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $25,606 $23,075 $25,964
4.6L V8 1,310    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Class IV trailer hitch 225    
Sunroof 850 895 895
Floor mats 65    
Satellite radio 195    
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
Quick Order Package G   850  
uconnect gps   2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
4.6L V8 1,192    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Class IV trailer hitch 192    
Sunroof 723 814 814
Floor mats 47    
Satellite radio 166    
Travel Convenience Group   746 746
Quick Order Package G   774  
uconnect gps   1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear   228 228
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 8,145 5,950 4,940
Options (change) 7,205 5,415 4,495
Destination 785 745 745
Total Price $36,420 $31,255 $33,420
Total Invoice $33,596 $29,235 $31,204

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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: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,543
Model Year200820092009
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$36,420$31,255$33,420
Adjustments for Features0-195-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,420$31,060$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$33,596$29,235$31,204
Adjustments for Features0-182-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,596$29,053$30,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,736

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820092009
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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,145$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-415

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082009
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

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

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