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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: $30,465

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,516

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $11,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $23,075 $25,964
Technology Feature Bundle 935      
Package 201A 2,330      
Cold Weather Package 650      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30 30
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
3.5L V6   0    
Quick Order Package G     850  
uconnect gps     2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear     250 250
4.0L V6     990  
Sunroof     895 895
Leather seating surfaces       830
Technology Feature Bundle 888      
Package 201A 2,213      
Cold Weather Package 619      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27 27
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
3.5L V6   0    
Quick Order Package G     774  
uconnect gps     1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear     228 228
4.0L V6     901  
Sunroof     814 814
Leather seating surfaces       755
Options (change) 6,995 2,380 5,160 4,150
Options (change) 6,646 2,261 4,696 3,776
Destination 995 995 745 745
Total Price $42,010 $45,465 $30,465 $32,630
Total Invoice $40,130 $43,452 $28,516 $30,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,981
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$42,010$45,465$30,465$32,630
Adjustments for Features-4,850-8,1150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,160$37,350$30,465$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$1,915
Total Invoice$40,130$43,452$28,516$30,485
Adjustments for Features-4,633-7,7560-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,497$35,696$28,516$30,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2018201820092009
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
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, front$150$150  
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  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
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$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,630$12,895$4,780$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$8,115$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,633-7,7560-234

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.8 in
Length198.3 in178.9 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height70.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
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%
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

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