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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: $31,135

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNitroNitro
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $22,131 $24,989
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Satellite radio 195        
Sunroof 960 960 960 895 895
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   250 250
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995 1,300 1,300
Interior Convenience Group 595        
Leather seating surfaces 895       830
Heated front seats 240        
Interior Power Package 295        
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 895 695 695    
Quick Order Package G       1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav       1,550 1,550
Premium Sound Group       595 595
4.0L V6       990  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
Satellite radio 170        
Sunroof 835 835 835 806 806
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   225 225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866 1,170 1,170
Interior Convenience Group 518        
Leather seating surfaces 779       747
Heated front seats 209        
Interior Power Package 257        
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 779 605 605    
Quick Order Package G       1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav       1,395 1,395
Premium Sound Group       536 536
4.0L V6       891  
Options (change) 7,360 4,940 4,645 6,780 5,420
Options (change) 6,406 4,299 4,042 6,103 4,879
Destination 825 825 825 695 695
Total Price $36,455 $37,095 $37,795 $31,135 $32,950
Total Invoice $33,189 $33,836 $34,475 $28,929 $30,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,444
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNitroNitro
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$36,455$37,095$37,795$31,135$32,950
Adjustments for Features-1,995-2,170-2,81000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$34,925$34,985$31,135$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$525$0$1,815
Total Invoice$33,189$33,836$34,475$28,929$30,563
Adjustments for Features-1,816-1,979-2,56300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,373$31,857$31,912$28,929$30,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$484$539$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNitroNitro
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo net  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row high console  $250  
Sliding load floor   $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Voice recorder   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$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  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,750$5,390$2,580$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$2,170$2,810$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,816-1,979-2,56300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092008
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 SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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