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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,390

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,301

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelNitroNitroJetta SportWagen
TrimDetonatorShockTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $26,565
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $25,503
Media Center 730N 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 895    
Navigation system     800
Panoramic sunroof     1,800
Media Center 730N 1,365 1,365  
Sunroof 814    
Navigation system     768
Panoramic sunroof     1,727
Options (change) 2,395 1,500 2,600
Options (change) 2,179 1,365 2,495
Destination 750 750 820
Total Price $29,390 $29,495 $29,985
Total Invoice $28,301 $28,417 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,188
Model Year201120112014
ModelNitroNitroJetta SportWagen
TrimDetonatorShockTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6260hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$29,390$29,495$29,985
Adjustments for Features-755-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$27,640$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$0
Total Invoice$28,301$28,417$28,818
Adjustments for Features-727-1,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,574$26,630$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$944$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201120112014
ModelNitroNitroJetta SportWagen
TrimDetonatorShockTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
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$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
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 
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,245$6,345$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-727-1,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112014
ModelNitroJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.8 in101.5 in
Length178.9 in179.3 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Detonator

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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