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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,070

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $7,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $27,245
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $26,302
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Trailer Tow Group     575
Media Center 730N     1,500
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Trailer Tow Group     523
Media Center 730N     1,365
Options (change) 5,685 4,540 2,075
Options (change) 4,911 3,937 1,888
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $39,780 $41,635 $30,070
Total Invoice $36,770 $38,526 $28,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,875
Model Year201020102011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-20
Total Price$39,780$41,635$30,070
Adjustments for Features-2,115-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$38,420$30,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$36,770$38,526$28,940
Adjustments for Features-1,955-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,815$35,551$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201020102011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimEddie BauerLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Sliding load floor  $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,080$6,180$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-2,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.8 in
Length193.4 in178.9 in
Width73.7 in73.1 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127546%
Total Not Requested150054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%

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