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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: $28,845

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,008

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $22,422 $22,131 $24,989
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 125    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
Premium Sound Group   595 595
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 102    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear   225 225
Premium Sound Group   536 536
4.0L V6   891  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 4,150 5,480 4,120
Options (change) 3,691 4,933 3,709
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $28,845 $29,835 $31,650
Total Invoice $27,008 $27,759 $29,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,689
Model Year201820082008
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$28,845$29,835$31,650
Adjustments for Features-2,07000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,775$29,835$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$27,008$27,759$29,393
Adjustments for Features-1,93800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$27,759$29,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201820082008
ModelForteNitroNitro
TrimSXSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
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$6,125$4,055$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,93800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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