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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: $28,845

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,868

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNitroNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLTR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550      
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250      
Premium Sound Group 595 595      
Quick Order Package G 1,200        
Sunroof 895 895      
Leather seating surfaces   830      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225      
Premium Sound Group 536 536      
Quick Order Package G 1,080        
Sunroof 806 806      
Leather seating surfaces   747      
Options (change) 4,490 4,120 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,042 3,709 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 795 795 795
Total Price $28,845 $31,650 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $26,868 $29,393 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,039
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNitroNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLTR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T6S6S6
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)235/65-17245/50-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,845$31,650$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,110-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$31,450$30,110$32,600$33,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$26,868$29,393$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,066-1,066-1,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,868$29,207$28,907$31,293$31,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNitroNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLTR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
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
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,780$3,980$4,890$4,890$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,110$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,066-1,066-1,162

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,933 lb.3,167 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 SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested74086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested74086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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