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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelNitroNitroBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimDetonatorShockCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Sunroof 895        
Floor mats     235 235 235
Sunroof 814        
Floor mats     185 185 185
Options (change) 895 0 235 235 235
Options (change) 814 0 185 185 185
Destination 750 750 850 850 850
Total Price $27,890 $27,995 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $26,936 $27,052 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,610
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelNitroNitroBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimDetonatorShockCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,890$27,995$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-155-1,2550-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$26,740$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$26,936$27,052$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-150-1,2130-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,786$25,839$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$947$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelNitroNitroBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimDetonatorShockCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
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$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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   
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,905$4,650$5,225$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$1,255$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-150-1,2130-552-720

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
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
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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