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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: $26,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,261

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelNitroNitroForteForte
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $20,966 $22,422
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     3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     125 125
Universal garage door opener       350
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     3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     102 102
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 4,140 4,120 3,800 4,150
Options (change) 3,768 3,749 3,400 3,691
Destination 745 745 895 895
Total Price $29,445 $32,600 $26,795 $28,845
Total Invoice $27,588 $30,458 $25,261 $27,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,443
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelNitroNitroForteForte
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,445$32,600$26,795$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,245-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$32,150$24,550$26,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0$1,775
Total Invoice$27,588$30,458$25,261$27,008
Adjustments for Features0-420-2,116-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$30,038$23,145$24,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$1,503

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920182018
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 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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$150  
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  
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$3,605$4,055$5,850$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,245$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-2,116-2,360

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
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 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 EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

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