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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: $30,165

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,026

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelNitroEquinoxEquinox
TrimShockLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $26,302 $23,798 $27,759
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Trailer Tow Group 575    
Engine-block heater 95 100 100
Class II trailer hitch   355 355
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
Navigation system   795 795
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
AWD   1,750 1,750
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Trailer Tow Group 523    
Engine-block heater 86 88 88
Class II trailer hitch   312 312
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
Navigation system   700 700
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
AWD   1,662 1,662
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,170 8,120 5,500
Options (change) 1,974 7,395 4,962
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $30,165 $33,995 $35,545
Total Invoice $29,026 $32,018 $33,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $407
Model Year201120122012
ModelNitroEquinoxEquinox
TrimShockLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,165$33,995$35,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,745-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$31,250$31,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$29,026$32,018$33,546
Adjustments for Features0-2,585-3,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,026$29,433$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201120122012
ModelNitroEquinoxEquinox
TrimShockLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,780$6,525$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,585-3,501

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in112.5 in
Length178.9 in187.8 in
Width73.1 in72.5 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft363.7 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 information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested12526%
Total Not Requested35074%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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