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Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $23,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $20,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRL
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $48,200
Base Invoice $26,302 $44,098
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Technology Package   4,150
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 1,500 4,150
Options (change) 1,365 3,756
Destination 750 895
Total Price $29,495 $53,245
Total Invoice $28,417 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,699
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRL
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/45-18
Total Price$29,495$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$48,185
Total Invoice$28,417$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-4,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$44,116

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRL
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,245$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,633

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in110.2 in
Length178.9 in195.8 in
Width73.1 in72.7 in
Height69.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft313.8 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 RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

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