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Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,885

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,804

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimSLTR/TCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $32,520 $33,120 $40,205
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $30,731 $31,298 $37,994
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        
Sun and Wheels Group 1,900        
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75 75
Leather seating surfaces   830      
Sunroof   895 900 900 900
Driver Confidence Package     945 945  
Navigation system     1,945 1,945 1,945
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     750   750
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        
Sun and Wheels Group 1,710        
Engine-block heater 32 32 62 62 62
Leather seating surfaces   747      
Sunroof   806 747 747 747
Driver Confidence Package     784 784  
Navigation system     1,614 1,614 1,614
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     623   623
Options (change) 5,530 4,155 4,615 3,865 3,670
Options (change) 4,978 3,741 3,830 3,207 3,046
Destination 695 695 765 765 765
Total Price $29,885 $31,685 $37,900 $37,750 $44,640
Total Invoice $27,804 $29,425 $35,326 $35,270 $41,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,279
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimSLTR/TCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4T5A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$29,885$31,685$37,900$37,750$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,245-1,270-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,885$31,485$36,655$36,480$42,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$175$0$5,765
Total Invoice$27,804$29,425$35,326$35,270$41,805
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,160-1,187-2,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,804$29,239$34,166$34,083$39,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$83$0$5,479

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNitroNitroLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimSLTR/TCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800$800
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Sliding load floor$275$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0  $0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,195$4,395$5,440$5,465$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,245$1,270$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,160-1,187-2,243

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in115.6 in
Length178.9 in203.2 in
Width73.1 in73.8 in
Height69.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft317.0 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72584%
Total Not Requested14016%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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%
Sun and Wheels Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
245/50R20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72584%
Total Not Requested14016%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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