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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroForte
TrimSLTR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $18,395
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $17,520
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    
Sunroof 895 895 750
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
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    
Sunroof 806 806 655
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 4,490 4,120 3,550
Options (change) 4,042 3,709 3,095
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $28,845 $31,650 $22,640
Total Invoice $26,868 $29,393 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,282
Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroForte
TrimSLTR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$28,845$31,650$22,640
Adjustments for Features-1,370-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,475$30,080$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,868$29,393$21,310
Adjustments for Features-1,276-1,4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,592$27,935$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,343$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroForte
TrimSLTR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,995$4,195$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$1,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,276-1,4580

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelNitroForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in104.3 in
Length178.9 in170.9 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height69.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft30.0 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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