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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: $30,240

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,123

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $25,388 $22,131 $24,989
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995    
Stability control 495    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,300 1,300
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
Premium Sound Group   595 595
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736    
Stability control 431    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,170 1,170
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear   225 225
Premium Sound Group   536 536
4.0L V6   891  
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 4,655 5,885 4,525
Options (change) 4,051 5,297 4,073
Destination 800 695 695
Total Price $33,075 $30,240 $32,055
Total Invoice $30,239 $28,123 $29,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,892
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$33,075$30,240$32,055
Adjustments for Features-24500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,830$30,240$32,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$30,239$28,123$29,757
Adjustments for Features-22400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$28,123$29,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,190$2,945$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-22400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.8 in
Length200.4 in178.9 in
Width74.5 in73.1 in
Height61.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.265.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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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