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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: $28,395

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,632

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $30,500
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $28,380
Quick Order Package G 850    
Convenience Group 1,345 1,345  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Universal garage door opener     350
Quick Order Package G 774    
Convenience Group 1,224 1,224  
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,090 3,070 350
Options (change) 2,812 2,793 291
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $28,395 $31,550 $31,745
Total Invoice $26,632 $29,502 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,173
Model Year200920092018
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$28,395$31,550$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$31,100$27,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$26,632$29,502$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-421-4,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,632$29,081$25,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,449$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092018
ModelNitroNitroOptima
TrimSLTR/TSX
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 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote start$150$150 
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$4,855$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-4,107

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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
Polished alloy wheels350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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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