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Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,415

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,675

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroSportage
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $21,900
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $20,480
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Travel Convenience Group 820 820  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Luxury Package     1,300
Class II trailer hitch     340
Navigation system     1,200
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Travel Convenience Group 738 738  
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Luxury Package     1,185
Class II trailer hitch     260
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 5,310 4,940 2,840
Options (change) 4,780 4,447 2,520
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $29,665 $32,470 $25,415
Total Invoice $27,606 $30,131 $23,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,321
Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroSportage
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6260hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/60-16
Total Price$29,665$32,470$25,415
Adjustments for Features-655-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,010$31,615$25,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$27,606$30,131$23,675
Adjustments for Features-610-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,996$29,338$23,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,342$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200820082009
ModelNitroNitroSportage
TrimSLTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,165$4,365$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-610-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082009
ModelNitroSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in103.5 in
Length178.9 in171.3 in
Width73.1 in70.9 in
Height69.9 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested62572%
Total Not Requested24028%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested62572%
Total Not Requested24028%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%

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