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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: $26,450

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,712

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $23,902 $28,380
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
Sunroof 895 895    
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Premium Package     2,300  
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
Sunroof 806 806    
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Premium Package     2,088  
Options (change) 2,095 1,725 2,650 350
Options (change) 1,886 1,553 2,379 291
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $26,450 $29,255 $29,145 $31,745
Total Invoice $24,712 $27,237 $27,176 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $203
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,450$29,255$29,145$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,860-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,450$29,055$26,285$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$800
Total Invoice$24,712$27,237$27,176$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,667-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,712$27,051$24,509$25,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0$717

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/TEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,780$4,980$7,640$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,860$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,667-4,340

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
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

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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