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Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,440

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $14,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,603

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $14,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroMKZ
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $35,925
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $34,129
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Select Package     1,100
3.7L V6     1,230
AWD     1,890
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806 1,092
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Select Package     1,001
3.7L V6     1,168
AWD     1,795
Options (change) 3,085 1,725 5,420
Options (change) 2,777 1,553 5,056
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $27,440 $29,255 $42,240
Total Invoice $25,603 $27,237 $40,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,759
Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroMKZ
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$27,440$29,255$42,240
Adjustments for Features00-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$29,255$35,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$25,603$27,237$40,080
Adjustments for Features00-6,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,603$27,237$33,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroMKZ
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,830$3,830$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,718

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082013
ModelNitroMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in112.2 in
Length178.9 in194.1 in
Width73.1 in73.4 in
Height69.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.4 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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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