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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: $9,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,463

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $7,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $27,245
Base Invoice $30,535 $26,302
245/45VR20 695  
Package 301A 2,700  
Navigation system 795  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 50
Sunroof 995  
Media Center 730N   1,500
245/45VR20 621  
Package 301A 2,410  
Navigation system 710  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 85 46
Sunroof 888  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 5,280 1,550
Options (change) 4,714 1,411
Destination 795 750
Total Price $39,175 $29,545
Total Invoice $36,044 $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: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year20132011
ModelTaurusNitro
TrimLimitedShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/50-20
Total Price$39,175$29,545
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,475$29,545
Total Invoice$36,044$28,463
Adjustments for Features-2,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,560$28,463

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132011
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,095$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,970 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

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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