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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelNitroNitroNitroNew Beetle
TrimSXTSLTR/T2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $23,660 $26,835 $17,915
Base Invoice $19,091 $22,131 $24,989 $17,040
Quick Order Package C 1,505      
Sunroof 895 895 895 1,000
Satellite radio       375
Quick Order Package C 1,355      
Sunroof 806 806 806 883
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 2,400 895 895 1,375
Options (change) 2,161 806 806 1,214
Destination 695 695 695 700
Total Price $23,415 $25,250 $28,425 $19,990
Total Invoice $21,947 $23,632 $26,490 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,622
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelNitroNitroNitroNew Beetle
TrimSXTSLTR/T2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6260hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionM6A4T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/75-16235/65-17245/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$23,415$25,250$28,425$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,225-3,265-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,190$21,985$24,710$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$21,947$23,632$26,490$18,954
Adjustments for Features-1,148-3,056-3,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,799$20,576$23,028$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$223$0$2,452$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelNitroNitroNitroNew Beetle
TrimSXTSLTR/T2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Sliding load floor $275$275 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,005$5,455$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$3,265$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,148-3,056-3,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in98.7 in
Length178.9 in161.1 in
Width73.1 in67.9 in
Height69.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Quick Order Package C
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Total Requested63056%
Total Not Requested50044%

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