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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: $31,170

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,961

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroLaCrosse
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $31,660
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $30,394
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    
4.0L V6 990    
Engine-block heater 35 35 50
Sunroof 895 895  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
LFX V6 engine     0
Navigation system     895
Leather Group     2,210
Entertainment Package     600
AWD     2,165
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
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    
4.0L V6 891    
Engine-block heater 32 32 44
Sunroof 806 806  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
LFX V6 engine     0
Navigation system     788
Leather Group     2,121
Entertainment Package     528
AWD     2,079
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Options (change) 6,815 5,455 9,060
Options (change) 6,135 4,911 8,324
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $31,170 $32,985 $41,595
Total Invoice $28,961 $30,595 $39,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,163
Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroLaCrosse
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$31,170$32,985$41,595
Adjustments for Features00-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$32,985$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$28,961$30,595$39,593
Adjustments for Features00-4,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,961$30,595$35,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082013
ModelNitroNitroLaCrosse
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, 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$5,470$5,470$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,469

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082013
ModelNitroLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in111.7 in
Length178.9 in196.9 in
Width73.1 in73.1 in
Height69.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft310.8 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 player0Yes
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 player0Yes
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 player0Yes
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 player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested147555%
Total Not Requested122545%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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