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Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,660

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelChallengerChallengerForte
TrimR/TSRT8 392EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,770 $43,875 $21,600
Base Invoice $28,575 $42,452 $20,410
Media Center 730N 790 790  
Sound Group II 1,195    
R/T Plus Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 695    
Sunroof 995 995  
Rear spoiler 150   295
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Media Center 730N 703 703  
Sound Group II 1,063    
R/T Plus Package 1,780    
Xenon HID headlights 619    
Sunroof 886 886  
Rear spoiler 134   244
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 5,825 1,785 5,165
Options (change) 5,185 1,589 4,617
Destination 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $36,590 $47,655 $27,660
Total Invoice $34,755 $46,036 $25,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,804
Model Year201220122018
ModelChallengerChallengerForte
TrimR/TSRT8 392EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine376hp V8470hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$36,590$47,655$27,660
Adjustments for Features0-800-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,590$46,855$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,265$0
Total Invoice$34,755$46,036$25,922
Adjustments for Features0-773-2,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,755$45,263$22,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,508$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122018
ModelChallengerChallengerForte
TrimR/TSRT8 392EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,805$2,605$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-773-2,971

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelChallengerForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length197.7 in179.5 in
Width75.7 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested262559%
Total Not Requested185041%

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