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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: $31,955

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $9,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,667

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $8,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelHighlanderNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $32,635 $22,131 $24,989
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,300 1,300
Navigation system 2,650    
Towing Prep Package 220    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Floor mats 315    
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  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,170 1,170
Navigation system 2,359    
Towing Prep Package 195    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 200    
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  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 5,144 7,600 6,240
Options (change) 4,445 6,841 5,617
Destination 810 695 695
Total Price $41,699 $31,955 $33,770
Total Invoice $37,890 $29,667 $31,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,079
Model Year201220082008
ModelHighlanderNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$41,699$31,955$33,770
Adjustments for Features-3,46000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,239$31,955$33,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$37,890$29,667$31,301
Adjustments for Features-3,14400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,746$29,667$31,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220082008
ModelHighlanderNitroNitro
TrimLimitedSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Removable second-row console$200  
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  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,290$3,830$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,14400

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,045 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 Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
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%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
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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