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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: $29,835

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $15,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,759

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $14,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroMKZMKZ
TrimSLTR/TBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $33,431 $42,869
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250    
Premium Sound Group 595 595    
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
4.0L V6 990      
Sunroof 895 895 1,200 1,475
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Reserve Package     4,420  
AWD     1,890 1,890
3.7L V6     1,300 1,300
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225    
Premium Sound Group 536 536    
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
4.0L V6 891      
Sunroof 806 806 1,092 1,343
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Reserve Package     4,022  
AWD     1,795 1,795
3.7L V6     1,235 1,235
Options (change) 5,480 4,120 8,810 4,665
Options (change) 4,933 3,709 8,144 4,373
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $29,835 $31,650 $44,895 $51,165
Total Invoice $27,759 $29,393 $42,470 $48,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,058
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroMKZMKZ
TrimSLTR/TBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,835$31,650$44,895$51,165
Adjustments for Features00-8,090-9,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$31,650$36,805$41,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0$4,545
Total Invoice$27,759$29,393$42,470$48,137
Adjustments for Features00-7,653-9,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,759$29,393$34,817$38,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0$4,086

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroMKZMKZ
TrimSLTR/TBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$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$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,770$3,770$11,860$13,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,090$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,653-9,234

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082015
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

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, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested167550%
Total Not Requested167550%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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