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Jeep Compass vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,115

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,357

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCompassNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,455 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $20,024 $22,131 $24,989
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 250    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495    
Front side airbags 250    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 30
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Sunroof 800 895 895
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825    
Navigation system 1,395    
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
Premium Sound Group   595 595
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 230    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455    
Front side airbags 230    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 27 27
Engine-block heater 32 32 32
Sunroof 736 806 806
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 759    
Navigation system 1,283    
Travel Convenience Group   738 738
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear   225 225
Premium Sound Group   536 536
4.0L V6   891  
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 4,080 6,365 5,005
Options (change) 3,753 5,730 4,506
Destination 580 695 695
Total Price $26,115 $30,720 $32,535
Total Invoice $24,357 $28,556 $30,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,600
Model Year200820082008
ModelCompassNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$26,115$30,720$32,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,720-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$29,000$30,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$24,357$28,556$30,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,599-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,357$26,957$28,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,637

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820082008
ModelCompassNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,235$2,955$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082008
ModelCompassNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in108.8 in
Length173.4 in178.9 in
Width69.3 in73.1 in
Height64.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested10036%
Total Not Requested17564%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested52587%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested52587%
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
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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