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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,655

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,497

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTiguanNitroNitro
TrimSELSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $32,617 $22,131 $24,989
Class II trailer hitch 500    
FWD 0    
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
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
Leather seating surfaces     830
Class II trailer hitch 430    
FWD 0    
Travel Convenience Group   738 738
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
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 500 6,300 4,940
Options (change) 430 5,671 4,447
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $35,295 $30,655 $32,470
Total Invoice $33,867 $28,497 $30,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,000
Model Year201220082008
ModelTiguanNitroNitro
TrimSELSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$35,295$30,655$32,470
Adjustments for Features-2,47000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,825$30,655$32,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$33,867$28,497$30,131
Adjustments for Features-2,37000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,497$28,497$30,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220082008
ModelTiguanNitroNitro
TrimSELSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,215$4,745$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,37000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in108.8 in
Length174.5 in178.9 in
Width71.2 in73.1 in
Height65.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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