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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: $24,945

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,980

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $4,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Media Center 730N 1,500 1,500          
Sunroof 895            
Premium Package     1,440        
Navigation Package     1,460        
Navigation system       1,255      
Autobahn Package             2,250
Media Center 730N 1,365 1,365          
Sunroof 814            
Premium Package     1,382        
Navigation Package     1,403        
Navigation system       1,206      
Autobahn Package             2,160
Options (change) 2,395 1,500 2,900 1,255 0 0 2,250
Options (change) 2,179 1,365 2,785 1,206 0 0 2,160
Destination 750 750 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $29,390 $29,495 $26,685 $24,945 $30,120 $31,975 $26,990
Total Invoice $28,301 $28,417 $25,651 $23,980 $28,948 $30,728 $25,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,325
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,390$29,495$26,685$24,945$30,120$31,975$26,990
Adjustments for Features-2,130-3,230-1500-1,550-2,575-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,260$26,265$26,535$24,945$28,570$29,400$26,965
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$1,590$0$3,625$4,455$2,020
Total Invoice$28,301$28,417$25,651$23,980$28,948$30,728$25,942
Adjustments for Features-2,051-3,112-1440-1,490-2,475-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,250$25,305$25,507$23,980$27,458$28,253$25,918
Cost Above Minimum$945$0$1,527$0$3,478$4,273$1,938

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
6-speed manual  $150   $150
5-speed manual   $0   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0$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$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Rearview camera     $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$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$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Sliding load floor$275$275     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio      $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15     
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$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$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
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$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Metal pedals      $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Total Value of Features$5,495$6,595$3,515$3,365$4,915$5,940$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$3,230$150$0$1,550$2,575$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,051-3,112-1440-1,490-2,475-24

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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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