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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: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleNitroNitro
TrimCoastSEDuneSLTR/T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $22,131 $24,989
Floor mats 235 235 235    
4.0L V6       990  
Sunroof       895 895
Floor mats 185 185 185    
4.0L V6       891  
Sunroof       806 806
Options (change) 235 235 235 1,885 895
Options (change) 185 185 185 1,697 806
Destination 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $26,240 $28,425
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $24,523 $26,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,625
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleNitroNitro
TrimCoastSEDuneSLTR/T
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, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$26,240$28,425
Adjustments for Features-345-920-1,0950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,860$24,185$26,780$26,240$28,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$1,935
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$24,523$26,490
Adjustments for Features-331-883-1,0510-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,898$23,210$25,703$24,523$26,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$1,734

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleNitroNitro
TrimCoastSEDuneSLTR/T
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   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
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  
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  
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  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$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  
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  
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$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,350$5,525$4,430$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$920$1,095$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-331-883-1,0510-233

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182008
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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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

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%

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