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Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $7,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRDX
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $32,895
Base Invoice $26,302 $30,646
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD   2,000
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Technology Package   2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 1,500 5,100
Options (change) 1,365 4,677
Destination 750 885
Total Price $29,495 $38,880
Total Invoice $28,417 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRDX
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$29,495$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$34,375
Total Invoice$28,417$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$32,013

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRDX
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,695$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,195

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in104.3 in
Length178.9 in180.7 in
Width73.1 in73.6 in
Height69.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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