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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelNitroOptima
TrimShockEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $20,690
Base Invoice $26,302 $19,255
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 1,500 3,470
Options (change) 1,365 3,100
Destination 750 675
Total Price $29,495 $24,835
Total Invoice $28,417 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,597
Model Year20112009
ModelNitroOptima
TrimShockEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$29,495$24,835
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,675$24,835
Total Invoice$28,417$23,030
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,627$23,030

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelNitroOptima
TrimShockEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,095$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelNitroOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in107.1 in
Length178.9 in189.0 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.2 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62582%
Total Not Requested14018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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