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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,675

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $9,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,589

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $8,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelTraverseNitro
TrimLTSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $23,235
Base Invoice $29,999 $22,573
Class III trailer hitch 495  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775 795
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 1,400 895
Travel Convenience Group   575
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Class III trailer hitch 436  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562 723
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Engine-block heater 66 32
Sunroof 1,232 814
Travel Convenience Group   523
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Options (change) 5,970 4,695
Options (change) 5,430 4,271
Destination 775 745
Total Price $38,490 $28,675
Total Invoice $36,204 $27,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,139
Model Year20092010
ModelTraverseNitro
TrimLTSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18245/50-20
Total Price$38,490$28,675
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$28,675
Total Invoice$36,204$27,589
Adjustments for Features-3,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,728$27,589

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092010
ModelTraverseNitro
TrimLTSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,150$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092010
ModelTraverseNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in108.8 in
Length205.0 in178.9 in
Width78.4 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Travel Convenience 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%
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%

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