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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $8,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelNitroRoutanRoutan
TrimShockSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,245 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $26,302 $36,337 $42,465
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Engine-block heater 95 75 75
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Engine-block heater 86 66 66
Options (change) 1,595 75 75
Options (change) 1,451 66 66
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $29,590 $38,785 $45,175
Total Invoice $28,503 $37,223 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,585
Model Year201120122012
ModelNitroRoutanRoutan
TrimShockSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine260hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,590$38,785$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,350-9,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$33,435$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$28,503$37,223$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-5,135-8,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$32,088$34,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201120122012
ModelNitroRoutanRoutan
TrimShockSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable console $200$200
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Sliding load floor$275  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,365$8,715$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,350$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,135-8,685

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.8 in121.2 in
Length178.9 in202.5 in
Width73.1 in76.9 in
Height69.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.183.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested71593%
Total Not Requested507%

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