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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: $28,875

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $9,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,895

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $8,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelTaurusNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $29,635 $22,131 $24,989
Navigation system 1,850    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 30 30
Sunroof 995 895 895
Package 303A 2,800    
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
Leather seating surfaces     830
Navigation system 1,610    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 27 27
Sunroof 866 806 806
Package 303A 2,436    
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
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 5,740 4,520 4,150
Options (change) 4,995 4,069 3,736
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $38,690 $28,875 $31,680
Total Invoice $35,425 $26,895 $29,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,792
Model Year201120082008
ModelTaurusNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6210hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6A4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$38,690$28,875$31,680
Adjustments for Features-2,9900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,700$28,875$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,605
Total Invoice$35,425$26,895$29,420
Adjustments for Features-2,7380-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,687$26,895$29,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,339

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201120082008
ModelTaurusNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags$350  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,195$3,205$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7380-186

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20112008
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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