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Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $11,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $10,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelNitroLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimShockBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $26,302 $32,318 $43,075
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Engine-block heater 95 100 100
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Cargo tray   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Engine-block heater 86 91 91
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Cargo tray   123 123
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 1,595 6,470 235
Options (change) 1,451 6,022 214
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $29,590 $41,060 $46,030
Total Invoice $28,503 $39,265 $44,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,612
Model Year201120182018
ModelNitroLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimShockBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$29,590$41,060$46,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,340-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$36,720$39,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570
Total Invoice$28,503$39,265$44,214
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-6,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$35,115$37,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120182018
ModelNitroLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimShockBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,580$8,920$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,150-6,474

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in114.4 in
Length178.9 in197.5 in
Width73.1 in73.5 in
Height69.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft314.3 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 information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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