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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: $24,005

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroForteForte
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $18,751 $19,707
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
Sunroof 895 895    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Premium Package     2,700 2,300
UVO     600  
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     115 115
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
Sunroof 806 806    
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Premium Package     2,441 2,079
UVO     558  
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 2,095 1,725 3,490 2,490
Options (change) 1,886 1,553 3,154 2,234
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $26,450 $29,255 $24,005 $24,205
Total Invoice $24,712 $27,237 $22,730 $22,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,080
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroForteForte
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$26,450$29,255$24,005$24,205
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,160-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,450$29,055$22,845$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$1,075
Total Invoice$24,712$27,237$22,730$22,766
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,098-268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,712$27,051$21,632$22,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0$866

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroForteForte
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,615$4,575$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,160$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,098-268

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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 SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested250075%
Total Not Requested85025%

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