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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: $25,670

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,235 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,573 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Sunroof 895      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Leather seating surfaces 723      
Sunroof 814      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 1,690 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 1,537 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 745 750 750 750
Total Price $25,670 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $24,855 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,572
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$25,670$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-1,625-3,495-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$22,205$24,255$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$5,045
Total Invoice$24,855$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features-1,573-3,260-3,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,282$20,710$22,629$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$4,800

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelNitroOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Sliding load floor$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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Media drive, small   $5
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,580$7,450$7,300$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$3,495$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,573-3,260-3,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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