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Dodge Nitro vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $18,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $16,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelNitroNitroMDX
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $43,030
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $39,863
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  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Entertainment Package     1,900
Technology Package     3,675
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  
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Entertainment Package     1,739
Technology Package     3,363
Options (change) 6,780 5,420 5,575
Options (change) 6,103 4,879 5,102
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $31,135 $32,950 $49,500
Total Invoice $28,929 $30,563 $45,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,900
Model Year200820082012
ModelNitroNitroMDX
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$31,135$32,950$49,500
Adjustments for Features00-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$32,950$42,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$28,929$30,563$45,860
Adjustments for Features00-6,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,929$30,563$39,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820082012
ModelNitroNitroMDX
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
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 with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,705$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,031

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082012
ModelNitroMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in108.3 in
Length178.9 in191.6 in
Width73.1 in78.5 in
Height69.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86558%
Total Not Requested62542%

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