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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: $29,835

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,759

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleNitroNitro
TrimTurboSLTR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $22,459 $22,131 $24,989
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
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
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
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) 5,700 5,480 4,120
Options (change) 5,472 4,933 3,709
Destination 770 695 695
Total Price $29,865 $29,835 $31,650
Total Invoice $28,701 $27,759 $29,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleNitroNitro
TrimTurboSLTR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$29,865$29,835$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-960-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$28,875$30,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$28,701$27,759$29,393
Adjustments for Features0-893-892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$26,866$28,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleNitroNitro
TrimTurboSLTR/T
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,985$4,945$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893-892

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleNitro
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in108.8 in
Length168.4 in178.9 in
Width71.2 in73.1 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,089 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
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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