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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $1,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusNitroNitro
TrimSESELSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $23,075 $25,964
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735    
Front buckets 125      
CD player 150      
Sunroof 895 895 895 895
Heated mirrors 95 35    
Leather seating surfaces 895     830
Quick Order Package G     850  
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544    
Front buckets 112      
CD player 134      
Sunroof 797 797 814 814
Heated mirrors 85 31    
Leather seating surfaces 797     755
Quick Order Package G     774  
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 1,745 1,725
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 1,588 1,569
Destination 685 685 745 745
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $27,050 $30,205
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $25,408 $28,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusNitroNitro
TrimSESELSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6153hp V6210hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$25,635$27,325$27,050$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-3,070-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$23,980$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0$2,955
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$25,408$28,278
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-2,884-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$22,524$25,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0$2,693

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusNitroNitro
TrimSESELSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Roof rails  $250$250
Sliding load floor  $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,945$3,200$5,015$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$3,070$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-2,884-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in108.8 in
Length197.6 in178.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height56.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.065.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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