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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: $28,065

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $8,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,034

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $6,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelNitroHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,235 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $22,573 $29,987 $32,635
Leather seating surfaces 795    
4.0L V6 1,000    
245/50R20 1,395    
Sunroof 895    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
Leather seating surfaces 723    
4.0L V6 910    
245/50R20 1,269    
Sunroof 814    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 4,085 3,119 1,964
Options (change) 3,716 2,703 1,649
Destination 745 810 810
Total Price $28,065 $36,774 $38,519
Total Invoice $27,034 $33,500 $35,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,071
Model Year201020122012
ModelNitroHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$28,065$36,774$38,519
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,065$31,949$32,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$27,034$33,500$35,094
Adjustments for Features0-4,395-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,034$29,105$29,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020122012
ModelNitroHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$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  
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$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,240$8,065$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,395-5,375

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
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.4,266 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
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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