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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: $29,445

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,588

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/THybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145      
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250      
Quick Order Package G 850        
Sunroof 895 895      
Leather seating surfaces   830      
Technology Package     2,380    
Universal garage door opener       350 350
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952      
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228      
Quick Order Package G 774        
Sunroof 814 814      
Leather seating surfaces   755      
Technology Package     2,212    
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Options (change) 4,140 4,120 2,380 350 350
Options (change) 3,768 3,749 2,212 291 291
Destination 745 745 850 850 850
Total Price $29,445 $32,600 $35,425 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $27,588 $30,458 $32,918 $29,006 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro SLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/THybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,445$32,600$35,425$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,605-1,570-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$32,150$31,820$29,570$30,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$2,250$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,588$30,458$32,918$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features0-420-3,350-1,462-6,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$30,038$29,568$27,544$28,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$2,024$0$978

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelNitroNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLTR/THybrid EXSXSX Limited
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   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo mat   $40$40
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$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$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,895$9,050$7,015$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,605$1,570$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-3,350-1,462-6,054

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
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

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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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