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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: $28,895

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $14,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,087

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $14,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelNitroNitroTraverse
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $39,035
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $37,083
Quick Order Package G 850    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
4.0L V6 990    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 895 895 1,400
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Class III trailer hitch     525
AWD     2,000
Quick Order Package G 774    
Travel Convenience Group 746 746  
4.0L V6 901    
Engine-block heater 32 32 66
Sunroof 814 814 1,232
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Class III trailer hitch     462
AWD     1,900
Options (change) 3,590 2,580 4,000
Options (change) 3,267 2,347 3,660
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $28,895 $31,060 $43,860
Total Invoice $27,087 $29,056 $41,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,396
Model Year200920092012
ModelNitroNitroTraverse
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$28,895$31,060$43,860
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,895$30,810$37,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$27,087$29,056$41,568
Adjustments for Features0-234-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,087$28,822$35,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920092012
ModelNitroNitroTraverse
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
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 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,205$3,455$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-6,085

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
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

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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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