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Dodge Nitro vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNitroNitroNitroElementElement
TrimSXTSLTR/TEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $23,660 $26,835 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $19,091 $22,131 $24,989 $19,541 $21,197
Quick Order Package C 1,505        
Quick Order Package C 1,355        
Options (change) 1,505 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,355 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 695 670 670
Total Price $22,520 $24,355 $27,530 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $21,141 $22,826 $25,684 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $229
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNitroNitroNitroElementElement
TrimSXTSLTR/TEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6260hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6A4T5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/75-16235/65-17245/50-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,520$24,355$27,530$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-995-3,035-3,4850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,525$21,320$24,045$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$2,725$0$1,560
Total Invoice$21,141$22,826$25,684$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-934-2,844-3,2510-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,207$19,982$22,433$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$225$0$2,451$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNitroNitroNitroElementElement
TrimSXTSLTR/TEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
4-speed automatic $800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Sliding load floor $275$275  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer $150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,340$4,380$4,830$1,345$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$3,035$3,485$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-934-2,844-3,2510-210

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008
ModelNitroElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in101.4 in
Length178.9 in169.3 in
Width73.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft377.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Quick Order Package C
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35531%

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