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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: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $1,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelNitroEncore
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $24,200
Base Invoice $26,302 $23,232
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Navigation system   795
Premium Group   3,990
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   995
Sunroof   800
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Navigation system   700
Premium Group   3,830
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   876
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 1,500 6,580
Options (change) 1,365 6,110
Destination 750 750
Total Price $29,495 $31,530
Total Invoice $28,417 $30,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,081
Model Year20112013
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$29,495$31,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$27,595
Total Invoice$28,417$30,092
Adjustments for Features0-3,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$26,336

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112013
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
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-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,645$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,756

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112013
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 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested187547%
Total Not Requested210553%

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