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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: $28,595

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,814

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelNitroNitroGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $29,970
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $28,772
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Sunroof 895 895  
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
Sunroof 814 814  
Options (change) 3,290 3,290 0
Options (change) 2,994 2,994 0
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $28,595 $31,770 $30,790
Total Invoice $26,814 $29,703 $29,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $797
Model Year200920092017
ModelNitroNitroGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6260hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$28,595$31,770$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$31,320$27,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$26,814$29,703$29,592
Adjustments for Features0-421-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,814$29,282$26,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,468$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092017
ModelNitroNitroGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,470$4,920$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-3,575

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
ModelNitroGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.8 in103.5 in
Length178.9 in179.6 in
Width73.1 in70.8 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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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