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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: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroBeetle
TrimShockR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,302 $30,193
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Options (change) 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,365 0
Destination 750 820
Total Price $29,495 $32,270
Total Invoice $28,417 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,558
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroBeetle
TrimShockR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$29,495$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$32,230
Total Invoice$28,417$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$30,975

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
ModelNitroBeetle
TrimShockR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,620$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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