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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: $28,075

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,341

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $10,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelNitroNitroLaCrosse
TrimSLTR/TBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $31,660
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $30,394
Quick Order Package G 850    
4.0L V6 990    
Engine-block heater 35 35 50
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
LFX V6 engine     0
Leather Group     2,210
AWD     2,165
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Quick Order Package G 774    
4.0L V6 901    
Engine-block heater 32 32 44
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
LFX V6 engine     0
Leather Group     2,121
AWD     2,079
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Options (change) 2,770 1,760 6,270
Options (change) 2,521 1,601 5,868
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $28,075 $30,240 $38,805
Total Invoice $26,341 $28,310 $37,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,193
Model Year200920092013
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)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$28,075$30,240$38,805
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$29,990$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$26,341$28,310$37,137
Adjustments for Features0-234-4,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,341$28,076$32,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092013
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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,530$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-4,603

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092013
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

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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, rear250No
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 Requested122545%
Total Not Requested147555%

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