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Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,115

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,467

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelNitroNitroPathfinder
TrimSLTR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $29,290
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $27,444
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
4.0L V6 990    
Floor mats     200
Travel Convenience Group 746 746  
4.0L V6 901    
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 1,810 820 200
Options (change) 1,647 746 163
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $27,115 $29,300 $30,315
Total Invoice $25,467 $27,455 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,496
Model Year200920092012
ModelNitroNitroPathfinder
TrimSLTR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20245/75-16
Total Price$27,115$29,300$30,315
Adjustments for Features-565-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$28,485$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$0
Total Invoice$25,467$27,455$28,432
Adjustments for Features-531-7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,936$26,691$28,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,755$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920092012
ModelNitroNitroPathfinder
TrimSLTR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Skid plate (one)  $50
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 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt 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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,790$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-531-7640

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelNitroPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in112.2 in
Length178.9 in192.3 in
Width73.1 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.149.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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