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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: $26,805

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,156

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroForte
TrimShockSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $20,990
Base Invoice $26,302 $19,811
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 1,500 4,965
Options (change) 1,365 4,495
Destination 750 850
Total Price $29,495 $26,805
Total Invoice $28,417 $25,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,599
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroForte
TrimShockSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$29,495$26,805
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$26,445
Total Invoice$28,417$25,156
Adjustments for Features0-338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$24,818

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelNitroForte
TrimShockSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-338

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
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 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 SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested325070%
Total Not Requested137530%

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