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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: $25,670

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,855

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $4,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,235 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,573 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Sunroof 895      
Leather seating surfaces 723      
Sunroof 814      
Options (change) 1,690 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,537 0 0 0
Destination 745 770 770 770
Total Price $25,670 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $24,855 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,449
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,670$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-2,225-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,670$28,440$30,740$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$24,855$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,136-2,136-2,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,855$27,304$29,510$30,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Sliding load floor$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 wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$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   
Manual recliner, second row seats$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, driver 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, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,905$5,130$5,130$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$2,225$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,136-2,136-2,232

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
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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