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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,065

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,034

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $4,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTINitro
TrimGTISXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $23,235
Base Invoice $23,611 $22,573
Autobahn Package 6,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces   795
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Sunroof   895
Autobahn Package 5,760  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather seating surfaces   723
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Sunroof   814
Options (change) 7,100 4,085
Options (change) 6,816 3,716
Destination 770 745
Total Price $32,465 $28,065
Total Invoice $31,197 $27,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,736
Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTINitro
TrimGTISXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$32,465$28,065
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$28,065
Total Invoice$31,197$27,034
Adjustments for Features-1,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,770$27,034

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTINitro
TrimGTISXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTINitro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.8 in
Length165.4 in178.9 in
Width70.3 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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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