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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $27,245
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,302
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495  
Media Center 730N   1,500
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 4,725 1,500
Options (change) 4,168 1,365
Destination 895 750
Total Price $29,420 $29,495
Total Invoice $27,485 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,043
Model Year20182011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$29,420$29,495
Adjustments for Features-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,160$29,495
Total Invoice$27,485$28,417
Adjustments for Features-2,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,374$28,417

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,125$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
ModelForteNitro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.8 in
Length171.3 in178.9 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height57.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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