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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,105

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,850

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShock1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $25,195 $28,362
Media Center 730N 1,500 1,500    
Sunroof 895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Floor mats     235 235
Remote start     450 450
Media Center 730N 1,365 1,365    
Sunroof 814      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Floor mats     185 185
Remote start     350 350
Options (change) 2,395 1,500 1,010 685
Options (change) 2,179 1,365 805 535
Destination 750 750 850 850
Total Price $29,390 $29,495 $28,105 $31,080
Total Invoice $28,301 $28,417 $26,850 $29,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,833
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShock1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,390$29,495$28,105$31,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,435-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$28,395$25,670$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$28,301$28,417$26,850$29,747
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,326-1,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,301$27,357$24,524$27,895
Cost Above Minimum$944$0$0$3,371

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShock1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,195$5,295$6,630$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,435$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,326-1,852

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in104.4 in
Length178.9 in183.3 in
Width73.1 in70.0 in
Height69.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Detonator

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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