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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: $28,595

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,814

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimSLTR/THybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $29,874 $28,109
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 0
Options (change) 2,994 2,994 0 0
Destination 745 745 820 820
Total Price $28,595 $31,770 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $26,814 $29,703 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $294
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimSLTR/THybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA4T5S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,595$31,770$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,795-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$31,320$29,145$28,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$940$0
Total Invoice$26,814$29,703$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-421-2,686-1,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,814$29,282$28,008$27,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,468$900$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimSLTR/THybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
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
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$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
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,770$4,220$6,565$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,795$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-2,686-1,821

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092016
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.2,940 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 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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