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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: $28,065

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,034

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $2,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $23,235
Base Invoice $28,053 $22,573
Sunroof 895 895
Leather seating surfaces   795
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Sunroof 779 814
Leather seating surfaces   723
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Options (change) 895 4,085
Options (change) 779 3,716
Destination 825 745
Total Price $32,390 $28,065
Total Invoice $29,657 $27,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,744
Model Year20092010
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$32,390$28,065
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$28,065
Total Invoice$29,657$27,034
Adjustments for Features-8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,778$27,034

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092010
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $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
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$3,815$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8790

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092010
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%

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