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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: $31,255

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,235

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelNitroNitroMountaineer
TrimSLTR/TPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $29,305
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $27,377
Quick Order Package G 850    
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 295
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895
Navigation system     1,995
4.6L V8     1,310
Quick Order Package G 774    
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228 251
Travel Convenience Group 746 746  
4.0L V6 901    
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761
Navigation system     1,696
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 5,950 4,940 4,495
Options (change) 5,415 4,495 3,900
Destination 745 745 785
Total Price $31,255 $33,420 $34,585
Total Invoice $29,235 $31,204 $32,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,372
Model Year200920092008
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)368, 9368, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$31,255$33,420$34,585
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,255$33,170$33,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$29,235$31,204$32,062
Adjustments for Features0-233-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,235$30,971$30,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,736$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200920092008
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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
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
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$3,205$3,455$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-1,455

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092008
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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
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 control25No
Total Requested20035%
Total Not Requested37565%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
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 control25No
Total Requested20035%
Total Not Requested37565%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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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