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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: $24,580

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,932

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $1,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroPT Cruiser
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $23,515
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $21,899
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Engine-block heater 32 32 32
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Options (change) 2,130 1,760 395
Options (change) 1,918 1,585 363
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $26,485 $29,290 $24,580
Total Invoice $24,744 $27,269 $22,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $747
Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroPT Cruiser
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6260hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionA4T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$26,485$29,290$24,580
Adjustments for Features-1,140-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,345$27,950$24,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$24,744$27,269$22,932
Adjustments for Features-1,065-1,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,679$26,021$22,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,342$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroPT Cruiser
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,605$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,065-1,2480

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082008
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.3,148 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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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