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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,065

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,034

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $5,336

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelPassatNitro
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $23,235
Base Invoice $31,600 $22,573
Leather seating surfaces   795
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Sunroof   895
Leather seating surfaces   723
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Sunroof   814
Options (change) 0 4,085
Options (change) 0 3,716
Destination 770 745
Total Price $33,720 $28,065
Total Invoice $32,370 $27,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,536
Model Year20122010
ModelPassatNitro
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-20
Total Price$33,720$28,065
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,845$28,065
Total Invoice$32,370$27,034
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,570$27,034

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
ModelPassatNitro
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,580$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8000

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Nitro features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
ModelPassatNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.8 in
Length191.6 in178.9 in
Width72.2 in73.1 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.965.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Dodge Nitro specs.

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)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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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