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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,545 $31,615 $37,215 $19,100
Base Invoice $24,641 $29,204 $34,679 $18,190
Protection Group 1,110 1,185    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,155 1,240    
Quick Order Package H 2,375      
Sunroof 950 950 950 750
Side curtain airbags     590  
SRT Option Group III     1,635  
SRT Option Group I     860  
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Protection Group 1,021 1,090    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,063 1,141    
Quick Order Package H 2,185      
Sunroof 874 874 874 655
Side curtain airbags     543  
SRT Option Group III     1,504  
SRT Option Group I     791  
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 5,590 3,375 4,035 3,590
Options (change) 5,143 3,105 3,712 3,127
Destination 700 700 700 750
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $32,835 $35,690 $44,050 $23,440
Total Invoice $30,484 $33,009 $41,191 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,455
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$32,835$35,690$44,050$23,440
Adjustments for Features0-355-565-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,835$35,335$43,485$23,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$10,650$0
Total Invoice$30,484$33,009$41,191$22,067
Adjustments for Features0-328-528-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,484$32,681$40,663$22,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,197$10,179$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,330$3,540$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$565$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-328-528-38

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Quick Order Package H
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested180057%
Total Not Requested135043%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
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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