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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,545 $31,615 $37,215 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,641 $29,204 $34,679 $16,660
Protection Group 1,185 1,185    
Sunroof 950 950 950 700
Side curtain airbags     590  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       70
Protection Group 1,090 1,090    
Sunroof 874 874 874 610
Side curtain airbags     543  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145
Leather seating surfaces       870
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 2,135 2,135 1,540 1,990
Options (change) 1,964 1,964 1,417 1,712
Destination 700 700 700 695
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $29,380 $34,450 $41,555 $20,180
Total Invoice $27,305 $31,868 $38,896 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,710
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$29,380$34,450$41,555$20,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-1,815-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$32,020$39,740$19,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$10,360$0
Total Invoice$27,305$31,868$38,896$19,067
Adjustments for Features0-2,248-1,699-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,305$29,620$37,197$18,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$9,892$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,760$5,190$4,575$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430$1,815$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,248-1,699-472

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
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 SXT

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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