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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: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,855

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $5,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,235 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $22,573 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Sunroof 895      
Floor mats   235    
Leather seating surfaces 723      
Sunroof 814      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 1,690 235 0 0
Options (change) 1,537 185 0 0
Destination 745 820 820 820
Total Price $25,670 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $24,855 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $841
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,670$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-6,860-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,670$26,800$28,230$30,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$24,855$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,554-6,585-6,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,855$25,696$27,100$29,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404$3,768

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelNitroPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat $40  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $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   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,030$7,780$9,890$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750$6,860$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,554-6,585-6,681

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102016
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.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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