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Jeep Patriot vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,585

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,709

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $2,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelPatriotNitroNitro
TrimLatitudeSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,745 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $19,132 $22,131 $24,989
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 650    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 30 30
Engine-block heater 95 35 35
2.4L I4 400    
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 592    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Trailer Tow Prep. Group 228    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 177    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 27 27 27
Engine-block heater 86 32 32
2.4L I4 364    
Travel Convenience Group   738 738
4.0L V6   891  
Sunroof   806 806
Options (change) 2,915 2,770 1,780
Options (change) 2,652 2,494 1,603
Destination 925 695 695
Total Price $23,585 $27,125 $29,310
Total Invoice $22,709 $25,320 $27,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,276
Model Year201220082008
ModelPatriotNitroNitro
TrimLatitudeSLTR/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)458, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$23,585$27,125$29,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,585$25,695$27,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,935
Total Invoice$22,709$25,320$27,287
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-1,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,709$23,985$25,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,738

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220082008
ModelPatriotNitroNitro
TrimLatitudeSLTR/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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
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
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $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 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height 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
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,810$3,240$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,335-1,564

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
ModelPatriotNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in108.8 in
Length173.8 in178.9 in
Width69.2 in73.1 in
Height65.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,126 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Trailer Tow Prep. Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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

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%

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