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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,236

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $25,450
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $24,433
Quick Order Package G 2,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,545 1,700  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Quick Order Package G 90    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,398 1,530  
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 4,540 3,425 5,925
Options (change) 2,294 3,083 5,688
Destination 660 660 820
Total Price $27,960 $29,815 $32,195
Total Invoice $24,236 $27,738 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,069
Model Year200720072015
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA4T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$27,960$29,815$32,195
Adjustments for Features-420-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,195$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$24,236$27,738$30,941
Adjustments for Features-364-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,872$27,161$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,289$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072015
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,130$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-364-5770

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072015
ModelNitroBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in100.0 in
Length178.9 in168.4 in
Width73.1 in71.2 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90087%
Total Not Requested14013%

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
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260051%
Total Not Requested252549%

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