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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: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $7,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $27,245
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,302
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
255/50HR20 1,195    
Navigation system 795    
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
Trailer Tow Group     575
Media Center 730N     1,500
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
255/50HR20 1,016    
Navigation system 676    
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Trailer Tow Group     523
Media Center 730N     1,365
Options (change) 6,955 5,010 2,075
Options (change) 5,912 4,259 1,888
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $39,875 $43,690 $30,070
Total Invoice $36,764 $40,352 $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: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,864
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$39,875$43,690$30,070
Adjustments for Features-3,210-6,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,665$37,665$30,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$36,764$40,352$28,940
Adjustments for Features-2,960-5,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,804$34,787$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$983$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $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
Cargo net $40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Sliding load floor  $275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $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
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 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,330$10,145$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$6,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,960-5,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122011
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)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested127542%
Total Not Requested175058%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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