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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,070

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,940

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $7,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroTiguan
TrimShockSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $36,250
Base Invoice $26,302 $34,801
Trailer Tow Group 575  
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Class II trailer hitch   700
Universal garage door opener   325
Trailer Tow Group 523  
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Class II trailer hitch   600
Universal garage door opener   270
Options (change) 2,075 1,025
Options (change) 1,888 870
Destination 750 900
Total Price $30,070 $38,175
Total Invoice $28,940 $36,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $196
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroTiguan
TrimShockSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$30,070$38,175
Adjustments for Features0-8,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$30,005
Total Invoice$28,940$36,571
Adjustments for Features0-7,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,940$28,744

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroTiguan
TrimShockSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,220$12,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,827

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in109.8 in
Length178.9 in185.1 in
Width73.1 in72.4 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.133.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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