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Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,615

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,719

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelNitroNitroCompass
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $21,455
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $20,024
Quick Order Package G 850    
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
4.0L V6 990    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 30
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Sunroof 895 895 800
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     495
Front side airbags     250
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
Navigation system     1,395
AWD     1,750
Quick Order Package G 774    
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
4.0L V6 901    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 28
Engine-block heater 32 32 32
Sunroof 814 814 736
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     455
Front side airbags     230
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     759
Navigation system     1,283
AWD     1,592
Options (change) 5,195 4,185 5,580
Options (change) 4,728 3,808 5,115
Destination 745 745 580
Total Price $30,500 $32,665 $27,615
Total Invoice $28,548 $30,517 $25,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,462
Model Year200920092008
ModelNitroNitroCompass
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$30,500$32,665$27,615
Adjustments for Features0-250-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,500$32,415$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$28,548$30,517$25,719
Adjustments for Features0-234-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,548$30,283$25,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200920092008
ModelNitroNitroCompass
TrimSLTR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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$2,880$3,130$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-633

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20092008
ModelNitroCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in103.7 in
Length178.9 in173.4 in
Width73.1 in69.3 in
Height69.9 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft352.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested1100129%
Total Not Requested-250-29%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51542%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51542%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested10036%
Total Not Requested17564%

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