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Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Dodge Nitro Heat   
Difference: $5,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,563

Dodge Nitro Heat   
Difference: $3,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroFJ Cruiser
TrimHeatDetonatorShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,245 $26,245 $27,245 $26,115
Base Invoice $21,652 $25,372 $26,302 $24,286
Quick Order Package D 1,800      
Trailer Tow Group 575 575 575  
Convenience Package       2,150
Class III trailer hitch       349
Alloy wheels       650
RWD       0
Roof rack       649
Quick Order Package D 1,638      
Trailer Tow Group 523 523 523  
Convenience Package       1,914
Class III trailer hitch       240
Alloy wheels       579
RWD       0
Roof rack       425
Options (change) 2,375 575 575 3,798
Options (change) 2,161 523 523 3,158
Destination 750 750 750 810
Total Price $25,370 $27,570 $28,570 $30,723
Total Invoice $24,563 $26,645 $27,575 $28,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,708
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroFJ Cruiser
TrimHeatDetonatorShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$25,370$27,570$28,570$30,723
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,300-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$26,270$25,270$30,553
Cost Above Minimum$100$1,000$0$0
Total Invoice$24,563$26,645$27,575$28,254
Adjustments for Features0-1,256-3,185-156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,563$25,389$24,390$28,098
Cost Above Minimum$173$999$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelNitroNitroNitroFJ Cruiser
TrimHeatDetonatorShockBase
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Sliding load floor $275$275 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Headliner speakers   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
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 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 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,540$6,540$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,300$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,256-3,185-156

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in105.9 in
Length178.9 in183.9 in
Width73.1 in74.6 in
Height69.9 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft366.8 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 link100Yes
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 streaming25Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested83037%
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
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%

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