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Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,435

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,489

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderNitroNitro
TrimSportLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $23,075 $25,964
Cold Weather Package 60      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490     830
Navigation system 2,530 2,505    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Floor mats 185 275    
Sunroof 850 850 895 895
Heated front seats   440    
Quick Order Package G     850  
uconnect gps     2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear     250 250
4.0L V6     990  
Cold Weather Package 48      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192     755
Navigation system 2,118 2,099    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Floor mats 120 180    
Sunroof 680 680 814 814
Heated front seats   352    
Quick Order Package G     774  
uconnect gps     1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear     228 228
4.0L V6     901  
Options (change) 5,689 4,519 5,130 4,120
Options (change) 4,617 3,670 4,669 3,749
Destination 745 745 745 745
Total Price $35,844 $38,164 $30,435 $32,600
Total Invoice $31,603 $33,696 $28,489 $30,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,959
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderNitroNitro
TrimSportLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$35,844$38,164$30,435$32,600
Adjustments for Features-1,310-3,2100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,534$34,954$30,435$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0$1,915
Total Invoice$31,603$33,696$28,489$30,458
Adjustments for Features-1,155-2,8340-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,448$30,862$28,489$30,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderNitroNitro
TrimSportLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Sliding load floor  $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
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$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats $600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,865$3,655$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$3,210$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,155-2,8340-234

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in108.8 in
Length188.4 in178.9 in
Width75.2 in73.1 in
Height68.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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 link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%
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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%

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