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Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $18,895
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $18,000
Protection Group 590    
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Sunroof 950 950 750
Navigation system 1,495    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
SRT Option Group I   675  
Side curtain airbags   390  
Satellite radio   195  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Protection Group 543    
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Sunroof 874 874 655
Navigation system 1,375    
CD changer, in-dash 368    
SRT Option Group I   621  
Side curtain airbags   359  
Satellite radio   179  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 4,425 2,210 3,590
Options (change) 4,071 2,033 3,127
Destination 675 675 695
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $35,130 $40,305 $23,180
Total Invoice $32,443 $37,701 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,186
Model Year200620062011
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$35,130$40,305$23,180
Adjustments for Features0-75-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,130$40,230$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$0
Total Invoice$32,443$37,701$21,822
Adjustments for Features0-70-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,443$37,631$21,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,188$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062011
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,650$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-565

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelChargerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in104.3 in
Length200.1 in178.3 in
Width74.5 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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