How much does the 2010 Dodge Nitro cost?

The 2010 Dodge Nitro has a starting MSRP of $21,590, ranging up to $28,410 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Heat from $21,590; SE Fleet from $21,590; SXT Fleet from $23,235; Detonator from $25,750; Shock from $26,750. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $6,499.

What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Dodge Nitro?

The 2010 Dodge Nitro achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2010 Dodge Nitro have?

The 2010 Dodge Nitro offers up to 75.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2010 Dodge Nitro tow?

The 2010 Dodge Nitro has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2010 Dodge Nitro come in?

The 2010 Dodge Nitro is available in 5 trims (10 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2010 Dodge Nitro

5 trims · 10 configurations · SUV

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$6,499

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $21,590 – $28,410

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Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Dodge Nitro for sale

1 live listing from $6,499 · median $6,499

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Used
2011 Dodge Nitro
Heat
Blackberry Pearlcoat
$6,499
140,996 mi
SONJU Two Harbors
Two Harbors, MN

Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Heat

Total price (Heat MSRP)

$21,590

Typical monthly

$428/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2010 Dodge Nitro trims

Heat RWD
MSRP
$21,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Heat 4WD
MSRP
$23,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SE Fleet RWD
MSRP
$21,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SE Fleet 4WD
MSRP
$23,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SXT Fleet RWD
MSRP
$23,235
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SXT Fleet 4WD
MSRP
$24,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Detonator RWD
MSRP
$25,750
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Detonator 4WD
MSRP
$27,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Shock RWD
MSRP
$26,750
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Shock 4WD
MSRP
$28,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
75.6
Max towing
5,000 lbs

Compare 2010 Dodge Nitro trim specifications
Spec	Heat RWD	Heat 4WD	SE Fleet RWD	SE Fleet 4WD	SXT Fleet RWD	SXT Fleet 4WD	Detonator RWD	Detonator 4WD	Shock RWD	Shock 4WD
MSRP	$21,590	$23,250	$21,590	$23,250	$23,235	$24,895	$25,750	$27,410	$26,750	$28,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/22	15/21	16/22	15/21	16/22	15/21	16/21	16/20	16/21	16/20
Horsepower	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft
Engine	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	75.6	75.6	75.6	75.6	75.6	75.6	75.6	75.6	75.6	75.6
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Heat RWDgas
Heat 4WDgas
SE Fleet RWDgas
SE Fleet 4WDgas
SXT Fleet RWDgas
SXT Fleet 4WDgas
Detonator RWDgas
Detonator 4WDgas
Shock RWDgas
Shock 4WDgas
Fuel type: Heat RWDregular unleaded
Heat 4WDregular unleaded
SE Fleet RWDregular unleaded
SE Fleet 4WDregular unleaded
SXT Fleet RWDregular unleaded
SXT Fleet 4WDregular unleaded
Detonator RWDregular unleaded
Detonator 4WDregular unleaded
Shock RWDregular unleaded
Shock 4WDregular unleaded
Cylinders: Heat RWDV6
Heat 4WDV6
SE Fleet RWDV6
SE Fleet 4WDV6
SXT Fleet RWDV6
SXT Fleet 4WDV6
Detonator RWDV6
Detonator 4WDV6
Shock RWDV6
Shock 4WDV6
Displacement: Heat RWD3.7 L
Heat 4WD3.7 L
SE Fleet RWD3.7 L
SE Fleet 4WD3.7 L
SXT Fleet RWD3.7 L
SXT Fleet 4WD3.7 L
Detonator RWD4 L
Detonator 4WD4 L
Shock RWD4 L
Shock 4WD4 L
Horsepower: Heat RWD210 hp
Heat 4WD210 hp
SE Fleet RWD210 hp
SE Fleet 4WD210 hp
SXT Fleet RWD210 hp
SXT Fleet 4WD210 hp
Detonator RWD260 hp
Detonator 4WD260 hp
Shock RWD260 hp
Shock 4WD260 hp
Torque: Heat RWD235 lb-ft
Heat 4WD235 lb-ft
SE Fleet RWD235 lb-ft
SE Fleet 4WD235 lb-ft
SXT Fleet RWD235 lb-ft
SXT Fleet 4WD235 lb-ft
Detonator RWD265 lb-ft
Detonator 4WD265 lb-ft
Shock RWD265 lb-ft
Shock 4WD265 lb-ft
Transmission: Heat RWD4-speed automatic
Heat 4WD4-speed automatic
SE Fleet RWD4-speed automatic
SE Fleet 4WD4-speed automatic
SXT Fleet RWD4-speed automatic
SXT Fleet 4WD4-speed automatic
Detonator RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
Detonator 4WD5-speed shiftable automatic
Shock RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
Shock 4WD5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Heat RWDrear wheel drive
Heat 4WDfour wheel drive
SE Fleet RWDrear wheel drive
SE Fleet 4WDfour wheel drive
SXT Fleet RWDrear wheel drive
SXT Fleet 4WDfour wheel drive
Detonator RWDrear wheel drive
Detonator 4WDfour wheel drive
Shock RWDrear wheel drive
Shock 4WDfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Heat RWDSUV
Heat 4WDSUV
SE Fleet RWDSUV
SE Fleet 4WDSUV
SXT Fleet RWDSUV
SXT Fleet 4WDSUV
Detonator RWDSUV
Detonator 4WDSUV
Shock RWDSUV
Shock 4WDSUV
Doors: Heat RWD5
Heat 4WD5
SE Fleet RWD5
SE Fleet 4WD5
SXT Fleet RWD5
SXT Fleet 4WD5
Detonator RWD5
Detonator 4WD5
Shock RWD5
Shock 4WD5
Seating: Heat RWD5
Heat 4WD5
SE Fleet RWD5
SE Fleet 4WD5
SXT Fleet RWD5
SXT Fleet 4WD5
Detonator RWD5
Detonator 4WD5
Shock RWD5
Shock 4WD5
Length: Heat RWD178.9 in
Heat 4WD178.9 in
SE Fleet RWD178.9 in
SE Fleet 4WD178.9 in
SXT Fleet RWD178.9 in
SXT Fleet 4WD178.9 in
Detonator RWD178.9 in
Detonator 4WD178.9 in
Shock RWD178.9 in
Shock 4WD178.9 in
Width: Heat RWD73.1 in
Heat 4WD73.1 in
SE Fleet RWD73.1 in
SE Fleet 4WD73.1 in
SXT Fleet RWD73.1 in
SXT Fleet 4WD73.1 in
Detonator RWD73.1 in
Detonator 4WD73.1 in
Shock RWD73.1 in
Shock 4WD73.1 in
Height: Heat RWD69.9 in
Heat 4WD69.9 in
SE Fleet RWD69.9 in
SE Fleet 4WD69.9 in
SXT Fleet RWD69.9 in
SXT Fleet 4WD69.9 in
Detonator RWD69.9 in
Detonator 4WD69.9 in
Shock RWD69.9 in
Shock 4WD69.9 in
Wheelbase: Heat RWD108.8 in
Heat 4WD108.8 in
SE Fleet RWD108.8 in
SE Fleet 4WD108.8 in
SXT Fleet RWD108.8 in
SXT Fleet 4WD108.8 in
Detonator RWD108.8 in
Detonator 4WD108.8 in
Shock RWD108.8 in
Shock 4WD108.8 in
Ground clearance: Heat RWD8.1 in
Heat 4WD8.1 in
SE Fleet RWD8.1 in
SE Fleet 4WD8.1 in
SXT Fleet RWD8.1 in
SXT Fleet 4WD8.1 in
Detonator RWD8.1 in
Detonator 4WD8.1 in
Shock RWD8.1 in
Shock 4WD8.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Heat RWD32.1 cu ft
Heat 4WD32.1 cu ft
SE Fleet RWD32.1 cu ft
SE Fleet 4WD32.1 cu ft
SXT Fleet RWD32.1 cu ft
SXT Fleet 4WD32.1 cu ft
Detonator RWD32.1 cu ft
Detonator 4WD32.1 cu ft
Shock RWD32.1 cu ft
Shock 4WD32.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Heat RWD75.6 cu ft
Heat 4WD75.6 cu ft
SE Fleet RWD75.6 cu ft
SE Fleet 4WD75.6 cu ft
SXT Fleet RWD75.6 cu ft
SXT Fleet 4WD75.6 cu ft
Detonator RWD75.6 cu ft
Detonator 4WD75.6 cu ft
Shock RWD75.6 cu ft
Shock 4WD75.6 cu ft
Max towing: Heat RWD5,000 lbs
Heat 4WD5,000 lbs
SE Fleet RWD5,000 lbs
SE Fleet 4WD5,000 lbs
SXT Fleet RWD5,000 lbs
SXT Fleet 4WD5,000 lbs
Detonator RWD5,000 lbs
Detonator 4WD5,000 lbs
Shock RWD5,000 lbs
Shock 4WD5,000 lbs
Max payload: Heat RWD1,150 lbs
Heat 4WD1,150 lbs
SE Fleet RWD1,150 lbs
SE Fleet 4WD1,150 lbs
SXT Fleet RWD1,150 lbs
SXT Fleet 4WD1,150 lbs
Detonator RWD1,150 lbs
Detonator 4WD1,150 lbs
Shock RWD1,150 lbs
Shock 4WD1,150 lbs
Curb weight: Heat RWD3,976 lbs
Heat 4WD—
SE Fleet RWD3,976 lbs
SE Fleet 4WD—
SXT Fleet RWD3,976 lbs
SXT Fleet 4WD4,139 lbs
Detonator RWD4,038 lbs
Detonator 4WD4,210 lbs
Shock RWD—
Shock 4WD—
Fuel tank: Heat RWD19.5 gal
Heat 4WD19.5 gal
SE Fleet RWD19.5 gal
SE Fleet 4WD19.5 gal
SXT Fleet RWD19.5 gal
SXT Fleet 4WD19.5 gal
Detonator RWD19.5 gal
Detonator 4WD19.5 gal
Shock RWD19.5 gal
Shock 4WD19.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Heat RWD18
Heat 4WD17
SE Fleet RWD18
SE Fleet 4WD17
SXT Fleet RWD18
SXT Fleet 4WD17
Detonator RWD18
Detonator 4WD17
Shock RWD18
Shock 4WD17
City MPG: Heat RWD16
Heat 4WD15
SE Fleet RWD16
SE Fleet 4WD15
SXT Fleet RWD16
SXT Fleet 4WD15
Detonator RWD16
Detonator 4WD16
Shock RWD16
Shock 4WD16
Highway MPG: Heat RWD22
Heat 4WD21
SE Fleet RWD22
SE Fleet 4WD21
SXT Fleet RWD22
SXT Fleet 4WD21
Detonator RWD21
Detonator 4WD20
Shock RWD21
Shock 4WD20

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Heat RWD	Heat 4WD	SE Fleet RWD	SE Fleet 4WD	SXT Fleet RWD	SXT Fleet 4WD	Detonator RWD	Detonator 4WD	Shock RWD	Shock 4WD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	4 L	4 L	4 L	4 L
Horsepower	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	265 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in	178.9 in
Width	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in	73.1 in
Height	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in
Wheelbase	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in	108.8 in
Ground clearance	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs
Max payload	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs	1,150 lbs
Curb weight	3,976 lbs	—	3,976 lbs	—	3,976 lbs	4,139 lbs	4,038 lbs	4,210 lbs	—	—
Fuel tank	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	17	18	17	18	17	18	17	18	17
City MPG	16	15	16	15	16	15	16	16	16	16
Highway MPG	22	21	22	21	22	21	21	20	21	20

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2010 Dodge Nitro FAQ

How much does the 2010 Dodge Nitro cost?: The 2010 Dodge Nitro has a starting MSRP of $21,590, ranging up to $28,410 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Heat from $21,590; SE Fleet from $21,590; SXT Fleet from $23,235; Detonator from $25,750; Shock from $26,750. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $6,499.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Dodge Nitro?: The 2010 Dodge Nitro achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2010 Dodge Nitro have?: The 2010 Dodge Nitro offers up to 75.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2010 Dodge Nitro tow?: The 2010 Dodge Nitro has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
How many trims does the 2010 Dodge Nitro come in?: The 2010 Dodge Nitro is available in 5 trims (10 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

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