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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: $28,075

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,341

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelRoutanRoutanNitroNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumSLTR/T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $23,075 $25,964
Engine-block heater 75 75 35 35
Quick Order Package G     850  
4.0L V6     990  
Sunroof     895 895
Leather seating surfaces       830
Engine-block heater 66 66 32 32
Quick Order Package G     774  
4.0L V6     901  
Sunroof     814 814
Leather seating surfaces       755
Options (change) 75 75 2,770 1,760
Options (change) 66 66 2,521 1,601
Destination 820 820 745 745
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $28,075 $30,240
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $26,341 $28,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,437
Model Year2012201220092009
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, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$38,785$45,175$28,075$30,240
Adjustments for Features-6,715-10,4150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$34,760$28,075$29,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0$1,915
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$26,341$28,310
Adjustments for Features-6,445-9,9940-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,778$33,357$26,341$28,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,579$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2012201220092009
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  
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600  
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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$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
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,680$13,380$2,965$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,715$10,415$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,445-9,9940-234

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122009
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 SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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