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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: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $3,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $27,245
Base Invoice $28,053 $26,302
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Remote start 395  
Media Center 730N   1,500
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Remote start 343  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 3,285 1,500
Options (change) 2,858 1,365
Destination 825 750
Total Price $34,780 $29,495
Total Invoice $31,736 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,708
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$34,780$29,495
Adjustments for Features-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$29,495
Total Invoice$31,736$28,417
Adjustments for Features-6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,125$28,417

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
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 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,015$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092011
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
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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