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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: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,855

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $5,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelNitroPassatPassat
TrimSXT1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,235 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $22,573 $29,724 $32,601
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sunroof 895    
Leather seating surfaces 723    
Sunroof 814    
Options (change) 1,690 0 0
Options (change) 1,537 0 0
Destination 745 820 820
Total Price $25,670 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $24,855 $30,544 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $753
Model Year201020172017
ModelNitroPassatPassat
TrimSXT1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,670$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,710-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,670$25,105$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$24,855$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-6,442-6,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,855$24,102$26,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,782

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020172017
ModelNitroPassatPassat
TrimSXT1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $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
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,030$9,740$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,710$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,442-6,537

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102017
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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