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Buick Encore vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,480

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,620

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelEncoreNitroNitro
TrimBaseSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $23,390 $23,075 $25,964
Experience Buick Package 1,940    
Essence Group 4,700    
Engine-block heater 100 35 35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Quick Order Package G   850  
uconnect gps   2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Experience Buick Package 1,765    
Essence Group 4,512    
Engine-block heater 91 32 32
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Quick Order Package G   774  
uconnect gps   1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear   228 228
Sunroof   814 814
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 7,135 4,175 4,155
Options (change) 6,727 3,800 3,781
Destination 975 745 745
Total Price $32,475 $29,480 $32,635
Total Invoice $31,092 $27,620 $30,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $362
Model Year201820092009
ModelEncoreNitroNitro
TrimBaseSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6A4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$32,475$29,480$32,635
Adjustments for Features-4,0050-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,470$29,480$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,705
Total Invoice$31,092$27,620$30,490
Adjustments for Features-3,8340-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,258$27,620$30,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201820092009
ModelEncoreNitroNitro
TrimBaseSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,450$2,445$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8340-420

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182009
ModelEncoreNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.6 in108.8 in
Length168.4 in178.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height65.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested147548%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

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