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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: $22,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,945

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $23,235
Base Invoice $18,670 $22,573
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 895
Leather seating surfaces   795
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 814
Leather seating surfaces   723
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Options (change) 1,750 4,085
Options (change) 1,525 3,716
Destination 750 745
Total Price $22,100 $28,065
Total Invoice $20,945 $27,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,241
Model Year20122010
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-20
Total Price$22,100$28,065
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,100$27,185
Total Invoice$20,945$27,034
Adjustments for Features0-848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,945$26,186

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-848

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122010
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%

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