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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: $26,200

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,186

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShock1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Media Center 730N 1,500 1,500      
Sunroof 895        
Media Center 730N 1,365 1,365      
Sunroof 814        
Options (change) 2,395 1,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,179 1,365 0 0 0
Destination 750 750 820 820 820
Total Price $29,390 $29,495 $26,200 $27,230 $30,100
Total Invoice $28,301 $28,417 $25,186 $26,173 $28,929

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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: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,212
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShock1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,390$29,495$26,200$27,230$30,100
Adjustments for Features-905-2,005-9500-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,485$27,490$25,250$27,230$28,500
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$0$1,980$3,250
Total Invoice$28,301$28,417$25,186$26,173$28,929
Adjustments for Features-871-1,932-9130-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,430$26,485$24,273$26,173$27,391
Cost Above Minimum$945$0$0$1,900$3,118

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelNitroNitroJettaJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShock1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
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  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,395$5,495$4,440$3,490$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$2,005$950$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-871-1,932-9130-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112015
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.2,860 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 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%

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