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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: $31,175

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,130

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $11,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $22,760 $25,730
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $21,282 $23,995
Package 202A 2,250      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Navigation system 795      
255/50HR20 1,195      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 100 30 30
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Package 301A   2,600    
Trailer Tow Group     670 670
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,545 1,700
Quick Order Package G     2,100  
4.0L V6     990  
Sunroof     895 895
Remote start     225 225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,300 1,300
Leather seating surfaces       830
Alpine 368W 9 speakers       595
Package 202A 1,963      
Trailer Tow Package 497 497    
Navigation system 694      
255/50HR20 1,043      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 89 27 27
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741    
Polished alloy wheels   519    
Package 301A   2,269    
Trailer Tow Group     603 603
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,398 1,530
Quick Order Package G     90  
4.0L V6     891  
Sunroof     806 806
Remote start     203 203
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,170 1,170
Leather seating surfaces       747
Alpine 368W 9 speakers       536
Options (change) 8,500 7,455 7,755 6,245
Options (change) 7,419 6,507 5,188 5,622
Destination 895 895 660 660
Total Price $42,075 $46,450 $31,175 $32,635
Total Invoice $38,788 $42,930 $27,130 $30,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,994
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$42,075$46,450$31,175$32,635
Adjustments for Features-3,975-6,74000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,100$39,710$31,175$32,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,610$0$1,460
Total Invoice$38,788$42,930$27,130$30,277
Adjustments for Features-3,664-6,22900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,124$36,701$27,130$30,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,577$0$3,147

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2013201320072007
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
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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 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  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,405$11,170$4,430$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$6,740$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,664-6,22900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132007
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 Weight4,534 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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested102599%
Total Not Requested151%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
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%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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
Total Requested82598%
Total Not Requested152%

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