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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: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelNitroLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimShockCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $32,520 $33,120 $40,205
Base Invoice $26,302 $30,731 $31,298 $37,994
Media Center 730N 1,500      
Engine-block heater 95 75 75 75
Driver Confidence Package   945 945  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945 1,945
Sunroof   900 900 900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   750   750
Media Center 730N 1,365      
Engine-block heater 86 62 62 62
Driver Confidence Package   784 784  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614 1,614
Sunroof   747 747 747
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   623   623
Options (change) 1,595 4,615 3,865 3,670
Options (change) 1,451 3,830 3,207 3,046
Destination 750 765 765 765
Total Price $29,590 $37,900 $37,750 $44,640
Total Invoice $28,503 $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 Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,767
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelNitroLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimShockCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5A4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$29,590$37,900$37,750$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,045-1,070-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$36,855$36,680$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$5,765
Total Invoice$28,503$35,326$35,270$41,805
Adjustments for Features0-974-1,000-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$34,352$34,270$39,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0$5,479

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelNitroLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimShockCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Sliding load floor$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0  $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$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   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Stain-resistant fabric$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-plated alloy wheels $850$850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,270$5,315$5,340$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045$1,070$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-974-1,000-2,056

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112009
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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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 start150Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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 start150Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

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

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