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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: $28,880

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,900

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroEncore
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $24,365
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $23,390
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Engine-block heater 35 35 100
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Essence Group     4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Engine-block heater 32 32 91
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Essence Group     4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 4,525 4,155 7,135
Options (change) 4,074 3,741 6,727
Destination 695 695 975
Total Price $28,880 $31,685 $32,475
Total Invoice $26,900 $29,425 $31,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $597
Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroEncore
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6260hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$28,880$31,685$32,475
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,880$31,485$28,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,900$29,425$31,092
Adjustments for Features0-186-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,900$29,239$27,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082018
ModelNitroNitroEncore
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $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$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,695$2,895$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-3,595

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
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 SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested147548%

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