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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: $25,370

Dodge Nitro Heat   
Difference: $4,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,563

Dodge Nitro Heat   
Difference: $3,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroPathfinder
TrimHeatDetonatorShockS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,245 $26,245 $27,245 $29,290
Base Invoice $21,652 $25,372 $26,302 $27,444
Trailer Tow Group 575 575 575  
Quick Order Package D 1,800      
Floor mats       200
Trailer Tow Group 523 523 523  
Quick Order Package D 1,638      
Floor mats       163
Options (change) 2,375 575 575 200
Options (change) 2,161 523 523 163
Destination 750 750 750 825
Total Price $25,370 $27,570 $28,570 $30,315
Total Invoice $24,563 $26,645 $27,575 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,822
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroPathfinder
TrimHeatDetonatorShockS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20245/75-16
Total Price$25,370$27,570$28,570$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,300-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$26,270$25,270$30,080
Cost Above Minimum$100$1,000$0$0
Total Invoice$24,563$26,645$27,575$28,432
Adjustments for Features0-1,256-3,185-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,563$25,389$24,390$28,212
Cost Above Minimum$173$999$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroPathfinder
TrimHeatDetonatorShockS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags   $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$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$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$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$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
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$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$3,890$5,190$7,190$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,300$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,256-3,185-220

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112012
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 Heat

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%
Quick Order Package D
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Infinity, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Alarm100No
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110549%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Detonator

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

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

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