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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: $30,435

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,489

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelNitroNitroPassat
TrimSLTR/T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $31,370
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $29,095
Quick Order Package G 850    
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Luxury #1 Package     3,250
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,800
AWD     1,950
Quick Order Package G 774    
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
4.0L V6 901    
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Luxury #1 Package     2,970
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,589
AWD     1,900
Options (change) 5,130 4,120 7,000
Options (change) 4,669 3,749 6,459
Destination 745 745 640
Total Price $30,435 $32,600 $39,010
Total Invoice $28,489 $30,458 $36,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,527
Model Year200920092007
ModelNitroNitroPassat
TrimSLTR/T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$30,435$32,600$39,010
Adjustments for Features00-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$32,600$35,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,165$0
Total Invoice$28,489$30,458$36,194
Adjustments for Features00-3,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,489$30,458$33,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092007
ModelNitroNitroPassat
TrimSLTR/T3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,255$3,255$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,178

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092007
ModelNitroPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.8 in106.7 in
Length178.9 in188.0 in
Width73.1 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170546%

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