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Dodge Journey vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,205

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,892

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelJourneyNitroNitro
TrimR/TSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,585 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $25,577 $22,131 $24,989
Rear-Seat Video Group 825    
Entertainment Group 2 2,495    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 30
Engine-block heater 40 35 35
Sunroof 795   895
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 625    
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  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,300 1,300
Leather seating surfaces     830
Rear-Seat Video Group 734    
Entertainment Group 2 2,221    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 27
Engine-block heater 36 32 32
Sunroof 708   806
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 556    
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  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,170 1,170
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 4,810 7,850 5,485
Options (change) 4,282 7,066 4,938
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $33,070 $32,205 $33,015
Total Invoice $30,534 $29,892 $30,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $683
Model Year200920082008
ModelJourneyNitroNitro
TrimR/TSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$33,070$32,205$33,015
Adjustments for Features-1,43500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,635$32,205$33,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$30,534$29,892$30,622
Adjustments for Features-1,32500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,209$29,892$30,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200920082008
ModelJourneyNitroNitro
TrimR/TSLTR/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 
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
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-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Total Value of Features$3,590$2,155$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,32500

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092008
ModelJourneyNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in108.8 in
Length192.4 in178.9 in
Width72.2 in73.1 in
Height66.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested96564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested84097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested84097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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