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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: $30,435

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,489

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelNitroNitroHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLTR/TSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $26,241 $29,281
Quick Order Package G 850      
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250    
4.0L V6 990      
Sunroof 895 895 850 850
Leather seating surfaces   830 1,490  
Cold Weather Package     60  
Navigation system     2,530 2,505
Satellite radio     449 449
Floor mats     185 275
Universal garage door opener     125  
AWD     1,450 1,450
Heated front seats       440
Quick Order Package G 774      
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952    
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228    
4.0L V6 901      
Sunroof 814 814 680 680
Leather seating surfaces   755 1,192  
Cold Weather Package     48  
Navigation system     2,118 2,099
Satellite radio     359 359
Floor mats     120 180
Universal garage door opener     100  
AWD     1,290 1,290
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 5,130 4,120 7,139 5,969
Options (change) 4,669 3,749 5,907 4,960
Destination 745 745 745 745
Total Price $30,435 $32,600 $37,294 $39,614
Total Invoice $28,489 $30,458 $32,893 $34,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,529
Model Year2009200920082008
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$30,435$32,600$37,294$39,614
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,260-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$32,350$34,034$34,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0$420
Total Invoice$28,489$30,458$32,893$34,986
Adjustments for Features0-234-2,875-4,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,489$30,224$30,018$30,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$411

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920082008
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 
AC power outlet$100$100  
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
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25$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
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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $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  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,655$3,905$6,915$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,260$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-2,875-4,557

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
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

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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