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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: $21,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $16,660 $23,075 $25,964
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000   830
Sunroof 700 895 895
Universal garage door opener 70    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Quick Order Package G   850  
4.0L V6   990  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870   755
Sunroof 610 814 814
Universal garage door opener 55    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Quick Order Package G   774  
4.0L V6   901  
Options (change) 2,950 2,735 1,725
Options (change) 2,630 2,489 1,569
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $21,140 $28,040 $30,205
Total Invoice $19,985 $26,309 $28,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,306
Model Year201020092009
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$21,140$28,040$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,085-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$26,955$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$19,985$26,309$28,278
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,985$25,291$27,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,737

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201020092009
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,795$3,880$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-1,250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102009
ModelForteNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.8 in
Length178.3 in178.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height57.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.765.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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