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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: $22,420

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,946

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $2,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroCompass
TrimHeatDetonatorShockSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,245 $26,245 $27,245 $19,295
Base Invoice $21,652 $25,372 $26,302 $18,967
Quick Order Package D 1,800      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 50 50 30
Engine-block heater 95 95 95 95
Uconnect Voice Command       475
AWD       1,350
Front side airbags       250
Quick Order Package D 1,638      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 46 46 46 27
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 86
Uconnect Voice Command       432
AWD       1,281
Front side airbags       228
Options (change) 1,945 145 145 2,200
Options (change) 1,770 132 132 2,054
Destination 750 750 750 925
Total Price $24,940 $27,140 $28,140 $22,420
Total Invoice $24,172 $26,254 $27,184 $21,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,471
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroCompass
TrimHeatDetonatorShockSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9368, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$24,940$27,140$28,140$22,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,300-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,940$25,840$24,840$21,990
Cost Above Minimum$100$1,000$0$0
Total Invoice$24,172$26,254$27,184$21,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,258-3,188-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,172$24,996$23,996$21,525
Cost Above Minimum$176$1,000$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroCompass
TrimHeatDetonatorShockSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
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 tray$40$40$40 
Sliding load floor $275$275 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,915$5,915$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,300$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,258-3,188-421

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in103.7 in
Length178.9 in173.4 in
Width73.1 in69.3 in
Height69.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,247 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.3 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 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Heat

Quick Order Package D
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Infinity, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Alarm100No
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested78035%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Lockable center differential150No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%

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