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Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNitro
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedShock
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $27,245
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $26,302
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 895 695 695  
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Remote start 395 395 395  
Heated front seats 240      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Interior Power Package 295      
Media Center 730N       1,500
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170      
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 779 605 605  
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257    
Remote start 343 343 343  
Heated front seats 209      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Interior Power Package 257      
Media Center 730N       1,365
Options (change) 6,760 4,340 4,045 1,500
Options (change) 5,883 3,776 3,519 1,365
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $35,855 $36,495 $37,195 $29,495
Total Invoice $32,666 $33,313 $33,952 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,295
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNitro
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedShock
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$35,855$36,495$37,195$29,495
Adjustments for Features-2,145-2,320-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,710$34,175$34,235$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$525$0
Total Invoice$32,666$33,313$33,952$28,417
Adjustments for Features-1,954-2,118-2,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,712$31,195$31,250$28,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$483$538$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNitro
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedShock
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net  $40 
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row high console  $250 
Sliding load floor   $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,350$5,990$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$2,320$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,954-2,118-2,7020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurus XNitro
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.8 in
Length200.3 in178.9 in
Width74.9 in73.1 in
Height67.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested75094%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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