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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: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaNitro
TrimEXShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $27,245
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,302
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Options (change) 1,880 0
Options (change) 1,665 0
Destination 590 750
Total Price $21,570 $27,995
Total Invoice $19,860 $27,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,351
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaNitro
TrimEXShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/50-20
Total Price$21,570$27,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$25,055
Total Invoice$19,860$27,052
Adjustments for Features0-2,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$24,211

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaNitro
TrimEXShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,375$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,841

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062011
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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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%

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