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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Media Center 730N 1,500 1,500        
Sunroof 895          
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Media Center 730N 1,365 1,365        
Sunroof 814          
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 2,395 1,500 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 2,179 1,365 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 750 750 770 770 770 770
Total Price $29,390 $29,495 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $28,301 $28,417 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,955
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,390$29,495$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-2,305-3,4050-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$26,090$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$28,301$28,417$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-2,220-3,2810-96-1,153-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,081$25,136$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$945$0$1,919$0$249$2,759

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo tray$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Sliding load floor$275$275    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
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    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$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    
Compass$0$0   $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, 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$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,995$2,590$2,690$3,790$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$3,405$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,220-3,2810-96-1,153-457

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
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 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 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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