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Buick Rainier vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,215

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,072

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelRainierNitro
TrimCXLShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $27,245
Base Invoice $29,499 $26,302
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 50
Engine-block heater 50 95
Polished alloy wheels 495  
Navigation system 1,750  
Trailer Tow Group   575
Media Center 730N   1,500
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 46
Engine-block heater 42 86
Polished alloy wheels 411  
Navigation system 1,440  
Trailer Tow Group   523
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 3,935 2,220
Options (change) 3,255 2,020
Destination 735 750
Total Price $36,220 $30,215
Total Invoice $33,489 $29,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,210
Model Year20072011
ModelRainierNitro
TrimCXLShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6260hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$36,220$30,215
Adjustments for Features-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$30,215
Total Invoice$33,489$29,072
Adjustments for Features-1,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,282$29,072

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20072011
ModelRainierNitro
TrimCXLShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Air compressor$35 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo tray $40
Sliding load floor $275
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,685$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20072011
ModelRainierNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in108.8 in
Length193.4 in178.9 in
Width75.4 in73.1 in
Height74.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,417 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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