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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,835

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,759

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelNitroNitroGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR/TR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $33,207
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 5,480 4,120 1,500
Options (change) 4,933 3,709 1,440
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $29,835 $31,650 $36,860
Total Invoice $27,759 $29,393 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,534
Model Year200820082012
ModelNitroNitroGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR/TR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$29,835$31,650$36,860
Adjustments for Features00-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$31,650$35,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$27,759$29,393$35,417
Adjustments for Features00-1,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,759$29,393$34,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082012
ModelNitroNitroGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR/TR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
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
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,595$4,595$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,124

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelNitroGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in101.5 in
Length178.9 in165.4 in
Width73.1 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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