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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: $31,170

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,961

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelRoutanRoutanNitroNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumSLTR/T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $22,131 $24,989
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,000      
Engine-block heater 75 75 35 35
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,300 1,300
Leather seating surfaces       830
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 1,918      
Engine-block heater 66 66 32 32
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,170 1,170
Leather seating surfaces       747
Options (change) 2,075 75 6,815 5,455
Options (change) 1,984 66 6,135 4,911
Destination 820 820 695 695
Total Price $40,785 $45,175 $31,170 $32,985
Total Invoice $39,141 $43,351 $28,961 $30,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,854
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelRoutanRoutanNitroNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumSLTR/T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$40,785$45,175$31,170$32,985
Adjustments for Features-5,550-8,05000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,235$37,125$31,170$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,890$0$1,815
Total Invoice$39,141$43,351$28,961$30,595
Adjustments for Features-5,326-7,72500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,815$35,626$28,961$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,811$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelRoutanRoutanNitroNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumSLTR/T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$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  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, third row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$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$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200$200  
Surround sound $250  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights $125$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$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  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,040$11,540$3,490$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$8,050$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,326-7,72500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
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
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested84097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested84097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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