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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,433

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelEquinoxNitroNitro
TrimSportSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,445 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $27,531 $22,131 $24,989
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Roof rails 150    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Navigation system 2,145    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
Premium Sound Group   595 595
Sun and Wheels Group   1,900  
4.0L V6   990  
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
Leather seating surfaces     830
Sunroof     895
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Roof rails 124    
Engine-block heater 62 32 32
Navigation system 1,780    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear   225 225
Premium Sound Group   536 536
Sun and Wheels Group   1,710  
4.0L V6   891  
Travel Convenience Group   738 738
Leather seating surfaces     747
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 3,710 7,340 4,975
Options (change) 3,078 6,607 4,479
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $33,850 $31,695 $32,505
Total Invoice $31,304 $29,433 $30,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year200920082008
ModelEquinoxNitroNitro
TrimSportSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$33,850$31,695$32,505
Adjustments for Features0-820-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,850$30,875$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$31,304$29,433$30,163
Adjustments for Features0-761-761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,304$28,672$29,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200920082008
ModelEquinoxNitroNitro
TrimSportSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Purse holder$0  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,385$4,205$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-761-761

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092008
ModelEquinoxNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in108.8 in
Length188.8 in178.9 in
Width71.4 in73.1 in
Height69.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Wheels Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
245/50R20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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