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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $20,690
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $19,255
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 4,490 4,120 3,470
Options (change) 4,042 3,709 3,100
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $28,845 $31,650 $24,835
Total Invoice $26,868 $29,393 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,260
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$28,845$31,650$24,835
Adjustments for Features-620-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,225$30,830$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$26,868$29,393$23,030
Adjustments for Features-578-7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,290$28,631$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,341$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,895$4,095$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-578-7620

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in107.1 in
Length178.9 in189.0 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested62572%
Total Not Requested24028%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested62572%
Total Not Requested24028%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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