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Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroEncore
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $24,365
Base Invoice $26,302 $23,390
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Engine-block heater 95 100
Experience Buick Package   1,940
Premium Group   6,150
Cargo tray   110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Engine-block heater 86 91
Experience Buick Package   1,765
Premium Group   5,904
Cargo tray   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 1,595 8,695
Options (change) 1,451 8,219
Destination 750 975
Total Price $29,590 $34,035
Total Invoice $28,503 $32,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $347
Model Year20112018
ModelNitroEncore
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$29,590$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$29,410
Total Invoice$28,503$32,584
Adjustments for Features0-4,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$28,156

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroEncore
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,505$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,428

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in100.6 in
Length178.9 in168.4 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height69.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested197545%
Total Not Requested245555%

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