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Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelNitroNitroPT Cruiser
TrimDetonatorShockClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $18,275
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $17,801
Engine-block heater 95 95 35
Sunroof 895   795
Convenience Group     395
Engine-block heater 86 86 32
Sunroof 814   723
Convenience Group     359
Options (change) 990 95 1,225
Options (change) 900 86 1,114
Destination 750 750 720
Total Price $27,985 $28,090 $20,220
Total Invoice $27,022 $27,138 $19,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,866
Model Year201120112010
ModelNitroNitroPT Cruiser
TrimDetonatorShockClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6260hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$27,985$28,090$20,220
Adjustments for Features-2,665-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$24,325$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$0
Total Invoice$27,022$27,138$19,635
Adjustments for Features-2,573-3,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,449$23,501$19,635
Cost Above Minimum$948$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201120112010
ModelNitroNitroPT Cruiser
TrimDetonatorShockClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,905$6,005$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,573-3,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20112010
ModelNitroPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.8 in103.0 in
Length178.9 in168.9 in
Width73.1 in67.1 in
Height69.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding passenger seat150Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100Yes
Total Requested75094%
Total Not Requested506%

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