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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: $31,955

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,667

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,131 $24,989
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Navigation system 795      
Package 205A 2,800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Package 301A   2,250    
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,300 1,300
Leather seating surfaces       830
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Navigation system 676      
Package 205A 2,380      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696    
Polished alloy wheels   506    
Package 301A   1,913    
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,170 1,170
Leather seating surfaces       747
Options (change) 7,755 7,005 7,600 6,240
Options (change) 6,592 5,955 6,841 5,617
Destination 825 825 695 695
Total Price $40,675 $45,685 $31,955 $33,770
Total Invoice $37,444 $42,048 $29,667 $31,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,661
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$40,675$45,685$31,955$33,770
Adjustments for Features-3,385-6,20000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,290$39,485$31,955$33,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$0$1,815
Total Invoice$37,444$42,048$29,667$31,301
Adjustments for Features-3,116-5,70600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,328$36,342$29,667$31,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,014$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Sliding load floor  $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000  
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,780$11,595$5,395$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$6,200$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,116-5,70600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.8 in
Length197.1 in178.9 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested42571%
Total Not Requested17529%
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 hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested42571%
Total Not Requested17529%
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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