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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: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $9,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroLaCrosse
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $30,170
Base Invoice $26,302 $28,963
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Engine-block heater 95 50
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   2,165
Cargo tray   135
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Engine-block heater 86 44
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
AWD   2,078
Cargo tray   119
Options (change) 1,595 8,970
Options (change) 1,451 8,330
Destination 750 875
Total Price $29,590 $40,015
Total Invoice $28,503 $38,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,325
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroLaCrosse
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$29,590$40,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$35,465
Total Invoice$28,503$38,168
Adjustments for Features0-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$33,828

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroLaCrosse
TrimShockBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,240$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,340

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested187558%
Total Not Requested137542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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