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Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,760 $25,730 $19,895
Base Invoice $21,282 $23,995 $18,510
Quick Order Package G 2,100    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
CD changer, in-dash   350  
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Quick Order Package G 90    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
CD changer, in-dash   315  
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 2,995 2,075 1,950
Options (change) 896 1,868 1,740
Destination 660 660 675
Total Price $26,415 $28,465 $22,520
Total Invoice $22,838 $26,523 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,446
Model Year200720072008
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20205/60-16
Total Price$26,415$28,465$22,520
Adjustments for Features-540-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,875$27,525$22,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$22,838$26,523$20,925
Adjustments for Features-467-8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,371$25,647$20,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,276$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072008
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,465$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-467-8760

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelNitroOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in107.1 in
Length178.9 in186.4 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alarm100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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