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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,715

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,621

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelCruzeCruzeNitroNitro
Trim2LTLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $23,075 $25,964
Navigation system 995 995    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 45 45 30 30
Sunroof 900 900 895 895
Obstacle detection, rear 295   250 250
Quick Order Package G     850  
uconnect gps     2,145 2,145
Leather seating surfaces       830
Navigation system 876 876    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 40 27 27
Sunroof 792 792 814 814
Obstacle detection, rear 260   228 228
Quick Order Package G     774  
uconnect gps     1,952 1,952
Leather seating surfaces       755
Options (change) 2,235 1,940 4,170 4,150
Options (change) 1,968 1,708 3,795 3,776
Destination 795 795 745 745
Total Price $23,715 $25,925 $29,475 $32,630
Total Invoice $22,621 $24,649 $27,615 $30,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,729
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelCruzeCruzeNitroNitro
Trim2LTLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4210hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$23,715$25,925$29,475$32,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-1,350-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,715$23,995$28,125$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$2,705
Total Invoice$22,621$24,649$27,615$30,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-1,265-1,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,621$22,814$26,350$28,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0$2,453

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelCruzeCruzeNitroNitro
Trim2LTLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Roof rails  $250$250
Sliding load floor  $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,370$4,300$3,720$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$1,350$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-1,265-1,682

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122009
ModelCruzeNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in108.8 in
Length181.0 in178.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height58.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.465.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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