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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,715

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,621

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNitroNitroCruzeCruze
TrimSLTR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $19,858 $22,146
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250 295  
Premium Sound Group 595 595    
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 45 45
Sunroof 895 895 900 900
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Navigation system     995 995
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225 260  
Premium Sound Group 536 536    
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 40 40
Sunroof 806 806 792 792
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Navigation system     876 876
Options (change) 4,520 4,150 2,235 1,940
Options (change) 4,069 3,736 1,968 1,708
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $28,875 $31,680 $23,715 $25,925
Total Invoice $26,895 $29,420 $22,621 $24,649

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,784
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNitroNitroCruzeCruze
TrimSLTR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,875$31,680$23,715$25,925
Adjustments for Features-1,600-1,8000-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,275$29,880$23,715$23,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$280
Total Invoice$26,895$29,420$22,621$24,649
Adjustments for Features-1,490-1,6720-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,405$27,748$22,621$22,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,343$0$193

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNitroNitroCruzeCruze
TrimSLTR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
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  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,170$2,370$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$1,800$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,490-1,6720-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
ModelNitroCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in105.7 in
Length178.9 in181.0 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

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, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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