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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelNitroOptima
TrimShockEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,302 $18,510
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 0 1,950
Options (change) 0 1,740
Destination 750 675
Total Price $27,995 $22,520
Total Invoice $27,052 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,842
Model Year20112008
ModelNitroOptima
TrimShockEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20205/60-16
Total Price$27,995$22,520
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,665$22,520
Total Invoice$27,052$20,925
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,767$20,925

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelNitroOptima
TrimShockEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,280$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelNitroOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in107.1 in
Length178.9 in186.4 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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