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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: $29,390

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,301

Dodge Nitro Detonator   
Difference: $628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $29,874 $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
Options (change) 2,179 1,365 0 0
Destination 750 750 820 820
Total Price $29,390 $29,495 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $28,301 $28,417 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7M6
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)245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,390$29,495$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,445-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$28,395$29,495$28,555
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$940$0
Total Invoice$28,301$28,417$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,350-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,301$27,357$28,344$27,444
Cost Above Minimum$944$0$900$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelNitroNitroJettaJetta
TrimDetonatorShockHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$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
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Cargo tray$40$40  
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
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
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
Voice control for external devices$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$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,070$5,170$6,515$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,445$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,350-1,485

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112016
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 Detonator

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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