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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: $25,670

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $5,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,855

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $3,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusNitro
TrimSELLimitedSHOSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,370 $31,770 $37,770 $23,235
Base Invoice $25,303 $29,263 $34,663 $22,573
Leather seating surfaces 1,395     795
Sunroof 895 895   895
Package 201B 700      
Package 301B   1,000    
Package 401B     2,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,214     723
Sunroof 779 779   814
Package 201B 609      
Package 301B   870    
Package 401B     1,740  
Options (change) 2,990 1,895 2,000 1,690
Options (change) 2,602 1,649 1,740 1,537
Destination 825 825 825 745
Total Price $31,185 $34,490 $40,595 $25,670
Total Invoice $28,730 $31,737 $37,228 $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: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,368
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusNitro
TrimSELLimitedSHOSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19235/65-17
Total Price$31,185$34,490$40,595$25,670
Adjustments for Features-550-2,515-4,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,635$31,975$35,705$25,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,340$5,070$0
Total Invoice$28,730$31,737$37,228$24,855
Adjustments for Features-507-2,314-4,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,223$29,423$32,744$24,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$4,521$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusNitro
TrimSELLimitedSHOSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Sliding load floor   $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,195$8,570$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$2,515$4,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-507-2,314-4,4840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102010
ModelTaurusNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in108.8 in
Length202.9 in178.9 in
Width76.2 in73.1 in
Height60.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.165.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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