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Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,955

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $8,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,667

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNitroNitroHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLTR/TSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $26,408 $29,762
Travel Convenience Group 820 820    
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250    
Premium Sound Group 595 595    
4.0L V6 990      
Sunroof 895 895 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   830 1,490  
Towing Prep Package     220 220
Satellite radio     449 449
Floor mats     185 275
Universal garage door opener     125  
AWD     1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 6     2,475  
Third-row seat     1,090  
Extra Value Package 8       3,280
Travel Convenience Group 738 738    
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225    
Premium Sound Group 536 536    
4.0L V6 891      
Sunroof 806 806 680  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170 1,360 1,360
Leather seating surfaces   747 1,192  
Towing Prep Package     176 176
Satellite radio     359 359
Floor mats     120 180
Universal garage door opener     100  
AWD     1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 6     2,228  
Third-row seat     872  
Extra Value Package 8       2,952
Options (change) 7,600 6,240 10,034 7,374
Options (change) 6,841 5,617 8,392 6,332
Destination 695 695 745 745
Total Price $31,955 $33,770 $40,039 $41,189
Total Invoice $29,667 $31,301 $35,545 $36,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,266
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNitroNitroHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLTR/TSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,955$33,770$40,039$41,189
Adjustments for Features00-3,485-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$33,770$36,554$35,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$850$0
Total Invoice$29,667$31,301$35,545$36,839
Adjustments for Features00-3,094-4,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,667$31,301$32,451$31,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$518$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNitroNitroHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLTR/TSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,105$7,590$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,485$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,094-4,906

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in109.8 in
Length178.9 in188.4 in
Width73.1 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested52587%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested80092%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested52587%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested80092%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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