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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: $28,950

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,784

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelNitroNitroJetta
TrimDetonatorShock2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $27,245 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,372 $26,302 $26,779
Media Center 730N 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 895    
Floor mats     235
Media Center 730N 1,365 1,365  
Sunroof 814    
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 2,395 1,500 235
Options (change) 2,179 1,365 185
Destination 750 750 820
Total Price $29,390 $29,495 $28,950
Total Invoice $28,301 $28,417 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year201120112017
ModelNitroNitroJetta
TrimDetonatorShock2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$29,390$29,495$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$28,395$28,205
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$0
Total Invoice$28,301$28,417$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,301$27,357$27,069
Cost Above Minimum$944$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112017
ModelNitroNitroJetta
TrimDetonatorShock2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,945$5,045$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-715

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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