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Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,860

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,055

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelNitroNitroMountaineer
TrimSLTR/TPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $31,400
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $29,154
Quick Order Package G 850    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     795
4.6L V8     1,310
Quick Order Package G 774    
Travel Convenience Group 746 746  
4.0L V6 901    
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     676
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 3,555 2,545 2,105
Options (change) 3,235 2,315 1,868
Destination 745 745 815
Total Price $28,860 $31,025 $34,320
Total Invoice $27,055 $29,024 $31,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,778
Model Year200920092009
ModelNitroNitroMountaineer
TrimSLTR/TPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$28,860$31,025$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,860$30,775$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$27,055$29,024$31,837
Adjustments for Features0-234-2,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,055$28,790$29,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200920092009
ModelNitroNitroMountaineer
TrimSLTR/TPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,640$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-2,004

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092009
ModelNitroMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in113.7 in
Length178.9 in193.5 in
Width73.1 in73.5 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Polished alloy wheels100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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