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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: $26,230

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,679

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroForte
TrimSLTR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $19,811
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Quick Order Package G 850    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
Quick Order Package G 774    
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 4,140 4,120 4,390
Options (change) 3,768 3,749 4,018
Destination 745 745 850
Total Price $29,445 $32,600 $26,230
Total Invoice $27,588 $30,458 $24,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,492
Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroForte
TrimSLTR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6201hp 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)235/65-17245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$29,445$32,600$26,230
Adjustments for Features0-450-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$32,150$25,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$27,588$30,458$24,679
Adjustments for Features0-420-583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$30,038$24,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092016
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,430$3,880$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-583

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested322570%
Total Not Requested140030%

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