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Saturn VUE vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,245

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $1,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,247

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $1,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelVUENitroNitro
TrimXRSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,800 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $23,188 $23,075 $25,964
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Premium Trim Package 1,075    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 850 895 895
Navigation system 2,145    
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325    
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
Quick Order Package G   850  
uconnect gps   2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Class II trailer hitch 322    
Premium Trim Package 989    
Engine-block heater 69 32 32
Sunroof 782 814 814
Navigation system 1,973    
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299    
Travel Convenience Group   746 746
Quick Order Package G   774  
uconnect gps   1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear   228 228
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 4,820 5,985 4,975
Options (change) 4,434 5,447 4,527
Destination 625 745 745
Total Price $30,245 $31,290 $33,455
Total Invoice $28,247 $29,267 $31,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $866
Model Year200820092009
ModelVUENitroNitro
TrimXRSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$30,245$31,290$33,455
Adjustments for Features0-165-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$31,125$33,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$28,247$29,267$31,236
Adjustments for Features0-154-387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,247$29,113$30,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,736

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820092009
ModelVUENitroNitro
TrimXRSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,605$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-154-387

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082009
ModelVUENitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in108.8 in
Length180.1 in178.9 in
Width72.8 in73.1 in
Height67.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

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