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Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $8,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelRoutanRoutanNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumShock
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $27,245
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $26,302
Engine-block heater 75 75 95
Media Center 730N     1,500
Engine-block heater 66 66 86
Media Center 730N     1,365
Options (change) 75 75 1,595
Options (change) 66 66 1,451
Destination 820 820 750
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $29,590
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $28,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,585
Model Year201220122011
ModelRoutanRoutanNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumShock
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$38,785$45,175$29,590
Adjustments for Features-5,350-9,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,435$36,125$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$28,503
Adjustments for Features-5,135-8,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,088$34,666$28,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220122011
ModelRoutanRoutanNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumShock
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable console$200$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Sliding load floor  $275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,715$12,415$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,350$9,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,135-8,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122011
ModelRoutanNitro
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in108.8 in
Length202.5 in178.9 in
Width76.9 in73.1 in
Height68.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested71593%
Total Not Requested507%

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