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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: $24,200

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $27,245
Base Invoice $18,860 $26,302
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo tray 75  
Media Center 730N   1,500
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo tray 60  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 3,625 1,500
Options (change) 3,155 1,365
Destination 775 750
Total Price $24,200 $29,495
Total Invoice $22,790 $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: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,165
Model Year20132011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-20
Total Price$24,200$29,495
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,200$29,015
Total Invoice$22,790$28,417
Adjustments for Features0-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,790$27,955

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,950 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
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested70049%

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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