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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: $30,900

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $14,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $22,760 $25,730
Technology Feature Bundle 935      
Package 201A 2,330      
Cold Weather Package 650      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30 30
Running boards 595 595 395  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
3.5L V6   0    
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
Technology Feature Bundle 888      
Package 201A 2,213      
Cold Weather Package 619      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27 27
Running boards 565 565 356  
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895    
3.5L V6   0    
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) 9,585 4,970 7,480 5,575
Options (change) 9,106 4,721 4,941 5,019
Destination 1,095 1,095 660 660
Total Price $45,080 $48,830 $30,900 $31,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro SLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,782
Model Year2019201920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerNitroNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 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$45,080$48,830$30,900$31,965
Adjustments for Features-5,550-8,565-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,530$40,265$30,550$31,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$1,415

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2019201920072007
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 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  
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  
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  
Running boards$350$350$350 
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
Media drive  $15$15
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$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,730$13,745$5,530$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$8,565$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,256-1,020-3050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20192007
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 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 SLT

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%
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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