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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: $29,520

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $11,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,641

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $13,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelNitroNitroRoutanRoutan
TrimSLTR/TSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $36,337 $42,465
Quick Order Package G 2,100      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,545 1,700    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300    
Remote start 225 225    
Sunroof 895 895    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   595    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,000  
Quick Order Package G 90      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,398 1,530    
Engine-block heater 32 32 66 66
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170    
Remote start 203 203    
Sunroof 806 806    
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Alpine 368W 9 speakers   536    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     1,918  
Options (change) 6,100 5,580 2,075 75
Options (change) 3,699 5,024 1,984 66
Destination 660 660 820 820
Total Price $29,520 $31,970 $40,785 $45,175
Total Invoice $25,641 $29,679 $39,141 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,766
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelNitroNitroRoutanRoutan
TrimSLTR/TSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6260hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,520$31,970$40,785$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,975-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,520$31,770$34,810$36,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0$1,890
Total Invoice$25,641$29,679$39,141$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-186-5,734-8,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,641$29,493$33,407$35,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,852$0$1,811

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelNitroNitroRoutanRoutan
TrimSLTR/TSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$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$275  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration  $100$100
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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$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
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$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,765$2,965$8,740$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,975$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-5,734-8,133

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20072012
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 SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1040100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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