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Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,485

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroAURAAURAAURA
TrimSLTR/TXRXR V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $24,760 $27,150 $26,240
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $23,151 $25,385 $24,534
Quick Order Package G 1,200        
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75  
Sunroof 895 895 800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces   830      
Convenience Package     590    
Preferred Package         430
Premium Trim Package         990
Quick Order Package G 1,080        
Engine-block heater 32 32 69 69  
Sunroof 806 806 736 736 736
Leather seating surfaces   747      
Convenience Package     543    
Preferred Package         396
Premium Trim Package         911
Options (change) 2,130 1,760 1,465 875 2,220
Options (change) 1,918 1,585 1,348 805 2,043
Destination 695 695 670 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $26,485 $29,290 $26,895 $28,695 $27,830
Total Invoice $24,744 $27,269 $25,169 $26,860 $25,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $312
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroAURAAURAAURA
TrimSLTR/TXRXR V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T5T6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,485$29,290$26,895$28,695$27,830
Adjustments for Features-615-815-735-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,870$28,475$26,160$27,635$27,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$1,475$1,670
Total Invoice$24,744$27,269$25,169$26,860$25,947
Adjustments for Features-575-759-688-9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,169$26,510$24,481$25,868$25,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,341$0$1,387$1,466

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroAURAAURAAURA
TrimSLTR/TXRXR V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   $800
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Remote start  $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Roof rails$250$250   
Sliding load floor$275$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35$35$35$35 
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,840$4,040$3,960$4,285$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$815$735$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-575-759-688-9920

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroAURA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in112.3 in
Length178.9 in190.9 in
Width73.1 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested27555%
Total Not Requested22545%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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