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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: $29,445

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,588

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $31,450
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $30,193
Quick Order Package G 850    
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Quick Order Package G 774    
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Options (change) 4,140 4,120 0
Options (change) 3,768 3,749 0
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $29,445 $32,600 $32,270
Total Invoice $27,588 $30,458 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA4T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$29,445$32,600$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-450-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$32,150$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$27,588$30,458$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-420-471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$30,038$30,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroBeetle
TrimSLTR/TR-Line SEL
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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
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
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Metal pedals  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,220$4,670$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-471

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092016
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
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

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