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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: $29,545

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,463

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $7,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $27,245
Base Invoice $29,635 $26,302
Navigation system 1,850  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 50
Sunroof 995  
Remote start 425  
Package 303A 2,800  
Media Center 730N   1,500
Navigation system 1,610  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 46
Sunroof 866  
Remote start 398  
Package 303A 2,436  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 6,165 1,550
Options (change) 5,393 1,411
Destination 795 750
Total Price $39,115 $29,545
Total Invoice $35,823 $28,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,645
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-20
Total Price$39,115$29,545
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$29,545
Total Invoice$35,823$28,463
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,108$28,463

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $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
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,770$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122011
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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%

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