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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEX TurboSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $23,080 $23,075 $25,964
Premium Package 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000    
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
Premium Package 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785    
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) 4,150 5,130 4,120
Options (change) 3,705 4,669 3,749
Destination 750 745 745
Total Price $29,600 $30,435 $32,600
Total Invoice $27,535 $28,489 $30,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,214
Model Year201120092009
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEX TurboSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$29,600$30,435$32,600
Adjustments for Features-1,3550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,245$30,435$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$27,535$28,489$30,458
Adjustments for Features-1,2600-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,275$28,489$30,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201120092009
ModelOptimaNitroNitro
TrimEX TurboSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
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
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,950$4,595$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2600-234

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.8 in
Length190.7 in178.9 in
Width72.1 in73.1 in
Height57.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.465.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%

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 link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
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 link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%

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