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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $19,620 $23,075 $25,964
Navigation system 1,200    
Premium Package 2,200    
2.7L V6 1,000    
Quick Order Package G   850  
uconnect gps   2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Navigation system 1,075    
Premium Package 1,960    
2.7L V6 940    
Quick Order Package G   774  
uconnect gps   1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear   228 228
4.0L V6   901  
Sunroof   814 814
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 4,400 5,130 4,120
Options (change) 3,975 4,669 3,749
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $26,090 $30,435 $32,600
Total Invoice $24,290 $28,489 $30,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,829
Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$26,090$30,435$32,600
Adjustments for Features0-395-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$30,040$31,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$24,290$28,489$30,458
Adjustments for Features0-370-603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$28,119$29,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,736

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEXSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,845$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-603

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in108.8 in
Length189.0 in178.9 in
Width71.1 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.065.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested59049%
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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested59049%

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