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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: $25,370

Dodge Nitro Heat   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,563

Dodge Nitro Heat   
Difference: $2,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroXterra
TrimHeatDetonatorShockS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,245 $26,245 $27,245 $27,200
Base Invoice $21,652 $25,372 $26,302 $25,773
Quick Order Package D 1,800      
Trailer Tow Group 575 575 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Class III trailer hitch       470
Floor mats       120
Quick Order Package D 1,638      
Trailer Tow Group 523 523 523  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Class III trailer hitch       373
Floor mats       91
Options (change) 2,375 575 575 795
Options (change) 2,161 523 523 628
Destination 750 750 750 825
Total Price $25,370 $27,570 $28,570 $28,820
Total Invoice $24,563 $26,645 $27,575 $27,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,893
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroXterra
TrimHeatDetonatorShockS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20265/70-16
Total Price$25,370$27,570$28,570$28,820
Adjustments for Features-1,095-2,395-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,275$25,175$24,175$28,820
Cost Above Minimum$100$1,000$0$0
Total Invoice$24,563$26,645$27,575$27,226
Adjustments for Features-1,060-2,315-4,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,503$24,330$23,333$27,226
Cost Above Minimum$170$997$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroXterra
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 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Sliding load floor $275$275 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Exterior 
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 
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 
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 height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,665$6,665$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$2,395$4,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,060-2,315-4,2420

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112012
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.4,143 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 Heat

Quick Order Package D
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95542%
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 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 S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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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