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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: $29,545

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,463

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $11,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $27,245
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $26,302
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 50
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Media Center 730N     1,500
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 46
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Media Center 730N     1,365
Options (change) 6,995 2,380 1,550
Options (change) 6,646 2,261 1,411
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $42,010 $45,465 $29,545
Total Invoice $40,130 $43,452 $28,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,273
Model Year201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$42,010$45,465$29,545
Adjustments for Features-4,600-7,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$37,600$29,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0
Total Invoice$40,130$43,452$28,463
Adjustments for Features-4,394-7,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,736$35,935$28,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201820182011
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
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 window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $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
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Sliding load floor  $275
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 spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $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
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $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 
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$9,080$12,345$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$7,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,394-7,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
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 information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 start150Yes
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 Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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