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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: $28,155

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,376

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $27,245
Base Invoice $19,811 $26,302
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo tray 80  
Remote start 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Media Center 730N   1,500
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo tray 67  
Remote start 410  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 6,315 1,500
Options (change) 5,715 1,365
Destination 850 750
Total Price $28,155 $29,495
Total Invoice $26,376 $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: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year20162011
ModelForteNitro
TrimSXShock
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$28,155$29,495
Adjustments for Features-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$29,495
Total Invoice$26,376$28,417
Adjustments for Features-1,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,055$28,417

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20162011
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,100$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20162011
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested325070%
Total Not Requested137530%

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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