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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $18,670 $23,075 $25,964
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 895 895
Technology Package 1,800    
Quick Order Package G   850  
uconnect gps   2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 814 814
Technology Package 1,570    
Quick Order Package G   774  
uconnect gps   1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear   228 228
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 3,550 5,130 4,120
Options (change) 3,095 4,669 3,749
Destination 750 745 745
Total Price $23,900 $30,435 $32,600
Total Invoice $22,515 $28,489 $30,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,674
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$23,900$30,435$32,600
Adjustments for Features0-320-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$30,115$32,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$22,515$28,489$30,458
Adjustments for Features0-300-533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$28,189$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,736

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220092009
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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$3,625$3,945$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-300-533

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122009
ModelForteNitro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.8 in
Length170.9 in178.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height57.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,944 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft365.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested70049%

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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

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