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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,433

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroEquinox
TrimSLTR/TSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $29,445
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $27,531
Sun and Wheels Group 1,900    
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  
4.0L V6 990    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Sunroof   895  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Roof rails     150
Navigation system     2,145
AWD     1,995
Sun and Wheels Group 1,710    
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  
4.0L V6 891    
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
Engine-block heater 32 32 62
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Sunroof   806  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290
Roof rails     124
Navigation system     1,780
AWD     1,865
Options (change) 7,340 4,975 5,705
Options (change) 6,607 4,479 4,943
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $31,695 $32,505 $35,845
Total Invoice $29,433 $30,163 $33,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,922
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroEquinox
TrimSLTR/TSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$31,695$32,505$35,845
Adjustments for Features00-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$32,505$34,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$29,433$30,163$33,169
Adjustments for Features00-814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,433$30,163$32,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroEquinox
TrimSLTR/TSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Purse holder  $0
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,205$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments00-814

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in112.5 in
Length178.9 in188.8 in
Width73.1 in71.4 in
Height69.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Sun and Wheels Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
245/50R20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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