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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: $28,630

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,839

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $9,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelNitroNitroTiguan
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $33,975
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $32,617
Quick Order Package G 2,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,545 1,700  
Trailer Tow Group 670 670  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Class II trailer hitch     500
Quick Order Package G 90    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,398 1,530  
Trailer Tow Group 603 603  
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Class II trailer hitch     430
Options (change) 5,210 4,095 500
Options (change) 2,897 3,686 430
Destination 660 660 820
Total Price $28,630 $30,485 $35,295
Total Invoice $24,839 $28,341 $33,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,948
Model Year200720072012
ModelNitroNitroTiguan
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6260hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20255/40-19
Total Price$28,630$30,485$35,295
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,630$30,285$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$24,839$28,341$33,867
Adjustments for Features0-186-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,839$28,155$30,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,316$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200720072012
ModelNitroNitroTiguan
TrimSLTR/TSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,505$3,705$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-3,080

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20072012
ModelNitroTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in102.5 in
Length178.9 in174.5 in
Width73.1 in71.2 in
Height69.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft356.1 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90087%
Total Not Requested14013%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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