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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: $28,100

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,066

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $10,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumSXT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $23,235
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $22,573
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
Leather seating surfaces     795
4.0L V6     1,000
245/50R20     1,395
Sunroof     895
Engine-block heater 66 66 32
Leather seating surfaces     723
4.0L V6     910
245/50R20     1,269
Sunroof     814
Options (change) 75 75 4,120
Options (change) 66 66 3,748
Destination 820 820 745
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $28,100
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $27,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,952
Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumSXT
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, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$38,785$45,175$28,100
Adjustments for Features-6,465-10,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,320$35,010$28,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$27,066
Adjustments for Features-6,205-9,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,018$33,596$27,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanNitro
TrimSELSEL PremiumSXT
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 
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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net$40$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 
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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $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
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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,680$13,380$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,465$10,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,205-9,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
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 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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