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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: $28,065

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,034

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $7,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelNitroPassat
TrimSXTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,235 $34,650
Base Invoice $22,573 $33,230
Leather seating surfaces 795  
4.0L V6 1,000  
245/50R20 1,395  
Sunroof 895  
Leather seating surfaces 723  
4.0L V6 910  
245/50R20 1,269  
Sunroof 814  
Options (change) 4,085 0
Options (change) 3,716 0
Destination 745 850
Total Price $28,065 $35,500
Total Invoice $27,034 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $556
Model Year20102018
ModelNitroPassat
TrimSXTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$28,065$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,065$28,740
Total Invoice$27,034$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,034$27,590

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
ModelNitroPassat
TrimSXTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$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
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,930$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,490

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,971 lb.3,571 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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