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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: $25,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,706

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $19,707 $22,131 $24,989
Premium Package 2,300    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 115    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Premium Package 2,079    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 93    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
4.0L V6   891  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 3,490 3,085 1,725
Options (change) 3,174 2,777 1,553
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $25,205 $27,440 $29,255
Total Invoice $23,706 $25,603 $27,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,964
Model Year201520082008
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$25,205$27,440$29,255
Adjustments for Features-1,13500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$27,440$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$23,706$25,603$27,237
Adjustments for Features-1,06700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,639$25,603$27,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201520082008
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Front side airbags$350  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,750$3,615$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,06700

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,122 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested250075%
Total Not Requested85025%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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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