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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: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $1,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelTaurusTaurusNitro
TrimSESELSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $23,235
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $22,573
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735  
Front buckets 125    
CD player 150    
Sunroof 895 895 895
Heated mirrors 95 35  
Leather seating surfaces 895   795
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544  
Front buckets 112    
CD player 134    
Sunroof 797 797 814
Heated mirrors 85 31  
Leather seating surfaces 797   723
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 1,690
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 1,537
Destination 685 685 745
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $25,670
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $24,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,854
Model Year200620062010
ModelTaurusTaurusNitro
TrimSESELSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6153hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/65-17
Total Price$25,635$27,325$25,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$22,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$24,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-2,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$21,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200620062010
ModelTaurusTaurusNitro
TrimSESELSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Roof rails  $250
Sliding load floor  $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$1,595$2,850$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-2,973

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062010
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 SXT

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

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