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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: $28,095

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $13,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192010
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $23,235
Cold Weather Package 650    
Package 201A 2,330    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 30
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
3.5L V6   0  
Leather seating surfaces     795
4.0L V6     1,000
245/50R20     1,395
Sunroof     895
Cold Weather Package 619    
Package 201A 2,213    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 27
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
3.5L V6   0  
Leather seating surfaces     723
4.0L V6     910
245/50R20     1,269
Sunroof     814
Options (change) 6,060 2,380 4,115
Options (change) 5,758 2,261 3,743
Destination 1,095 1,095 745
Total Price $41,555 $46,240 $28,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,357
Model Year201920192010
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
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, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$41,555$46,240$28,095
Adjustments for Features-4,840-8,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$37,260$28,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201920192010
ModelExplorerExplorerNitro
TrimXLTLimitedSXT
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 start$150$150 
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 
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
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Sliding load floor  $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 
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
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,005$14,145$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$8,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-798-6520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20192010
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%

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