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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: $22,185

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,330

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012201220122012
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESXTSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,590 $23,235 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $21,044 $22,573 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sunroof 895 895 1,340        
Quick Order Package C 1,345            
Convenience Package     1,350        
Premium Package       1,440      
Sunroof 814 814 1,287        
Quick Order Package C 1,224            
Convenience Package     1,296        
Premium Package       1,382      
Options (change) 2,240 895 2,690 1,440 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,038 814 2,583 1,382 0 0 0
Destination 745 745 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,575 $24,875 $22,185 $24,985 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $23,827 $24,132 $21,330 $24,016 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $795
Model Year2010201020122012201220122012
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESXTSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,575$24,875$22,185$24,985$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,455-390-840-1,715-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,510$22,420$21,795$24,145$22,500$22,760$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$0$2,350$705$965$2,720
Total Invoice$23,827$24,132$21,330$24,016$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-1,033-2,382-375-807-1,649-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,794$21,750$20,955$23,209$21,628$21,877$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$1,044$0$0$2,254$673$922$2,610

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020122012201220122012
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESXTSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
5-speed manual  $0 $0  
6-speed manual   $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Proximity key    $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225$225
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Sliding load floor $275     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40     
Tow hook(s), rear $25     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass$0$0    $0
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150 $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,430$3,365$3,815$4,690$5,790$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,455$390$840$1,715$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,033-2,382-375-807-1,649-2,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
ModelNitroJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in104.4 in
Length178.9 in182.2 in
Width73.1 in70.0 in
Height69.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SE

Quick Order Package C
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R17 tires400No
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested63045%
Total Not Requested77555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested79049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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