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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: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,236

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $32,550
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $31,249
Quick Order Package G 2,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,545 1,700  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Quick Order Package G 90    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,398 1,530  
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Options (change) 4,540 3,425 0
Options (change) 2,294 3,083 0
Destination 660 660 820
Total Price $27,960 $29,815 $33,370
Total Invoice $24,236 $27,738 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,690
Model Year200720072017
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA4T5S6
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$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$29,615$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$24,236$27,738$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,236$27,552$29,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,316$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072017
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,805$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,143

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
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.3,019 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested102599%
Total Not Requested151%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82598%
Total Not Requested152%

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