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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/TEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
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      
Technology Package     2,000 2,000  
Premium Package     2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package         5,000
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      
Technology Package     1,785 1,785  
Premium Package     2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package         4,465
Options (change) 4,490 4,120 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 4,042 3,709 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 695 695 750 750 750
Total Price $28,845 $31,650 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $26,868 $29,393 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/TEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,845$31,650$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,455-1,305-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$31,450$26,245$28,295$30,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$26,868$29,393$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,353-1,214-1,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,868$29,207$24,402$26,321$28,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0$1,919$3,640

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/TEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
Sliding load floor$275$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,320$6,575$6,425$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,455$1,305$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,353-1,214-1,933

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelNitroOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in110.0 in
Length178.9 in190.7 in
Width73.1 in72.1 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested205035%
Total Not Requested380065%

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