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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: $26,200

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,634

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelNitroNitroPassat
TrimSLTR/TKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $28,755
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $26,861
Sunroof 895 895  
Sunroof 814 814  
Options (change) 895 895 0
Options (change) 814 814 0
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $26,200 $29,375 $29,505
Total Invoice $24,634 $27,523 $27,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,845
Model Year200920092010
ModelNitroNitroPassat
TrimSLTR/TKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6260hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4T5S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$26,200$29,375$29,505
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$28,925$28,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$24,634$27,523$27,611
Adjustments for Features0-422-1,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,634$27,101$26,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,467$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092010
ModelNitroNitroPassat
TrimSLTR/TKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
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 cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,805$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-422-1,132

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,933 lb.3,513 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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