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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: $29,850

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,772

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $33,481
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    
Sun and Wheels Group 1,900    
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Sunroof   895  
Universal garage door opener     350
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    
Sun and Wheels Group 1,710    
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Sunroof   806  
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 5,495 4,120 350
Options (change) 4,946 3,709 291
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $29,850 $31,650 $37,335
Total Invoice $27,772 $29,393 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111
Model Year200820082017
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$29,850$31,650$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,850$31,450$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$27,772$29,393$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-186-7,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,772$29,207$27,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082017
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,795$4,995$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-7,006

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
ModelNitroOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in110.4 in
Length178.9 in191.1 in
Width73.1 in73.2 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.9 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 wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Wheels Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
245/50R20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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 SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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