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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: $29,480

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,620

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelNitroNitroEncore
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $24,160
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $23,194
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Quick Order Package G 850    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 895 895 800
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Leather Group     3,325
Navigation system     795
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     995
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
Quick Order Package G 774    
Engine-block heater 32 32 66
Sunroof 814 814 704
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Leather Group     3,192
Navigation system     700
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     876
Options (change) 4,175 4,155 5,990
Options (change) 3,800 3,781 5,538
Destination 745 745 925
Total Price $29,480 $32,635 $31,075
Total Invoice $27,620 $30,490 $29,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,523
Model Year200920092014
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$29,480$32,635$31,075
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$32,185$27,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$27,620$30,490$29,657
Adjustments for Features0-420-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,620$30,070$26,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920092014
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 start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
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
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,995$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-3,560

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092014
ModelNitroEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in100.6 in
Length178.9 in168.4 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height69.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.7 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

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%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested1100129%
Total Not Requested-250-29%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

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
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested147550%

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