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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $5,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroPassat
TrimShockV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,302 $33,230
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Options (change) 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,365 0
Destination 750 850
Total Price $29,495 $35,500
Total Invoice $28,417 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroPassat
TrimShockV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$29,495$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$29,855
Total Invoice$28,417$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-5,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$28,661

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroPassat
TrimShockV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,770$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,419

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in110.4 in
Length178.9 in191.6 in
Width73.1 in72.2 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.9 ft3

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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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