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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,131 $24,989
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 1,880 2,095 1,725
Options (change) 1,665 1,886 1,553
Destination 590 695 695
Total Price $21,570 $26,450 $29,255
Total Invoice $19,860 $24,712 $27,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,853
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4210hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$21,570$26,450$29,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$24,310$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,605
Total Invoice$19,860$24,712$27,237
Adjustments for Features0-1,999-2,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$22,713$25,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,345

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,375$4,515$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,999-2,179

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.8 in
Length185.8 in178.9 in
Width71.5 in73.1 in
Height55.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.665.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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