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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: $26,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,564

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $19,500
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $18,528
Protection Group 1,185    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Sunroof 950 950  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
SRT Option Group I   860  
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Protection Group 1,090    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
Sunroof 874 874  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,504  
SRT Option Group I   791  
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 4,070 4,730 5,860
Options (change) 3,744 4,351 5,236
Destination 700 700 800
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $36,385 $44,745 $26,160
Total Invoice $33,648 $41,830 $24,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,314
Model Year200820082014
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8EX
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$36,385$44,745$26,160
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,385$44,535$24,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,150$0
Total Invoice$33,648$41,830$24,564
Adjustments for Features0-196-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,648$41,634$23,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,986$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082014
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8EX
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40 $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,555$2,765$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196-1,230

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelChargerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in106.3 in
Length200.1 in179.5 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft314.9 ft3

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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 control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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