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Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn VUE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn VUE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,690

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,529

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroVUE
TrimSLTR/TXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $25,395
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $23,744
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
4.0L V6 990    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 895 895 850
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Premium Trim Package     1,075
Class II trailer hitch     350
3.6L V6     1,040
Navigation system     2,145
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers     325
AWD     2,000
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
4.0L V6 891    
Engine-block heater 32 32 69
Sunroof 806 806 782
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Premium Trim Package     989
Class II trailer hitch     322
3.6L V6     973
Navigation system     1,973
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers     299
AWD     1,870
Options (change) 6,335 4,975 7,860
Options (change) 5,703 4,479 7,277
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $30,690 $32,505 $33,950
Total Invoice $28,529 $30,163 $31,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,823
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroVUE
TrimSLTR/TXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6257hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9180, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/60-17
Total Price$30,690$32,505$33,950
Adjustments for Features00-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$32,505$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$28,529$30,163$31,716
Adjustments for Features00-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,529$30,163$30,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroVUE
TrimSLTR/TXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,905$3,905$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroVUE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in106.6 in
Length178.9 in180.1 in
Width73.1 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft354.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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