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Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,370

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,738

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelNitroForteForte
TrimShockEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,302 $20,966 $22,422
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Universal garage door opener     350
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 1,500 4,375 4,725
Options (change) 1,365 3,877 4,168
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $29,495 $27,370 $29,420
Total Invoice $28,417 $25,738 $27,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,546
Model Year201120182018
ModelNitroForteForte
TrimShockEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,495$27,370$29,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$25,385$27,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$28,417$25,738$27,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,867-2,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$23,871$25,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,503

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120182018
ModelNitroForteForte
TrimShockEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,850$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,867-2,111

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelNitroForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in106.3 in
Length178.9 in171.3 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested212550%
Total Not Requested212550%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

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