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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleNitroNitro
TrimCoastSEDuneDetonatorShock
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $26,245 $27,245
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $25,372 $26,302
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Sunroof       895  
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Sunroof       814  
Options (change) 235 235 235 895 0
Options (change) 185 185 185 814 0
Destination 850 850 850 750 750
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $27,890 $27,995
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $26,936 $27,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,610
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleNitroNitro
TrimCoastSEDuneDetonatorShock
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$27,890$27,995
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-155-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$27,735$26,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$995$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$26,936$27,052
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-150-1,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$26,786$25,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$947$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleNitroNitro
TrimCoastSEDuneDetonatorShock
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25   
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Roof rails   $250$250
Sliding load floor   $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,650$5,225$5,400$4,805$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$155$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-150-1,213

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
ModelBeetleNitro
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in108.8 in
Length168.4 in178.9 in
Width71.2 in73.1 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft365.2 ft3

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