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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: $30,070

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelNitroMountaineerMountaineer
TrimShockLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $26,302 $28,085 $30,317
Trailer Tow Group 575    
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Trailer Tow Package   150 150
Security Group   795  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   150  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Group 523    
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Trailer Tow Package   128 128
Security Group   676  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   723 723
Universal garage door opener   128  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,075 5,140 2,995
Options (change) 1,888 4,419 2,547
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $30,070 $36,580 $36,940
Total Invoice $28,940 $33,149 $33,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,464
Model Year201120062006
ModelNitroMountaineerMountaineer
TrimShockLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,070$36,580$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-520-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$36,060$34,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$28,940$33,149$33,509
Adjustments for Features0-471-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$32,678$31,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,274$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201120062006
ModelNitroMountaineerMountaineer
TrimShockLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo tray$40  
Sliding load floor$275  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,875$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-471-2,105

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20112006
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.4,636 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 Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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