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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,990

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $14,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,699

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $13,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNitroNitroTraverseTraverse
TrimSLTR/TLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $30,409 $36,337
Travel Convenience Group 820 820    
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      
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75
Sunroof 895 895 1,400 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300 1,470 1,470
Leather seating surfaces   830 1,775  
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Navigation system     1,890 1,890
Class III trailer hitch     525 525
255/55HR20     1,120  
AWD     2,000 2,000
Travel Convenience Group 738 738    
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      
Engine-block heater 32 32 66 66
Sunroof 806 806 1,232 1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170 1,294 1,294
Leather seating surfaces   747 1,562  
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Navigation system     1,663 1,663
Class III trailer hitch     462 462
255/55HR20     986  
AWD     1,900 1,900
Options (change) 7,635 6,275 13,175 7,360
Options (change) 6,873 5,649 11,915 6,617
Destination 695 695 810 810
Total Price $31,990 $33,805 $45,995 $46,420
Total Invoice $29,699 $31,333 $43,134 $43,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,356
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNitroNitroTraverseTraverse
TrimSLTR/TLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$31,990$33,805$45,995$46,420
Adjustments for Features00-5,330-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$33,805$40,665$40,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$300$0
Total Invoice$29,699$31,333$43,134$43,764
Adjustments for Features00-4,998-5,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,699$31,333$38,136$38,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$81$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNitroNitroTraverseTraverse
TrimSLTR/TLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,520$3,520$8,850$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,330$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,998-5,709

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelNitroTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in118.9 in
Length178.9 in205.0 in
Width73.1 in78.4 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested95046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested17512%
Total Not Requested125088%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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