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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: $26,210

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,454

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelNitroNitroJetta SportWagen
TrimSLTR/TTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $25,540
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $24,517
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,895 1,700  
Sunroof 895 895  
Navigation system     830
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,706 1,530  
Sunroof 806 806  
Navigation system     796
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 2,790 2,595 2,580
Options (change) 2,512 2,336 2,477
Destination 660 660 770
Total Price $26,210 $28,985 $28,890
Total Invoice $24,454 $26,991 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,557
Model Year200720072012
ModelNitroNitroJetta SportWagen
TrimSLTR/TTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6260hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionA4T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$26,210$28,985$28,890
Adjustments for Features-265-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,945$28,520$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$24,454$26,991$27,764
Adjustments for Features-247-4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,207$26,558$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,351$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200720072012
ModelNitroNitroJetta SportWagen
TrimSLTR/TTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
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
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 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,355$4,555$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-247-4330

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20072012
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 SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90087%
Total Not Requested14013%

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
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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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