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Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,570

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,645

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelNitroNitroXterra
TrimDetonatorShockSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $27,560
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $25,826
Trailer Tow Group 575 575  
Side curtain airbags     700
Class III trailer hitch     455
Floor mats     115
Trailer Tow Group 523 523  
Side curtain airbags     607
Class III trailer hitch     360
Floor mats     83
Options (change) 575 575 1,270
Options (change) 523 523 1,050
Destination 750 750 780
Total Price $27,570 $28,570 $29,610
Total Invoice $26,645 $27,575 $27,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,431
Model Year201120112008
ModelNitroNitroXterra
TrimDetonatorShockSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20265/65-17
Total Price$27,570$28,570$29,610
Adjustments for Features-435-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,135$26,135$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$0
Total Invoice$26,645$27,575$27,656
Adjustments for Features-420-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,225$25,225$27,656
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201120112008
ModelNitroNitroXterra
TrimDetonatorShockSE
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 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Exterior 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,740$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$2,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-2,3500

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112008
ModelNitroXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in106.3 in
Length178.9 in178.7 in
Width73.1 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft365.7 ft3

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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 Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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