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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: $25,670

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $6,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,855

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $6,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelNitroBeetle
TrimSXTR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,235 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,573 $30,193
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sunroof 895  
Leather seating surfaces 723  
Sunroof 814  
Options (change) 1,690 0
Options (change) 1,537 0
Destination 745 820
Total Price $25,670 $32,270
Total Invoice $24,855 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,616
Model Year20102016
ModelNitroBeetle
TrimSXTR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,670$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,670$30,665
Total Invoice$24,855$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,855$29,471

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102016
ModelNitroBeetle
TrimSXTR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,580$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102016
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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