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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: $27,705

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $21,300
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $20,130
Protection Group 1,185    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
SRT Option Group I   860  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     4,490
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Protection Group 1,090    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Sunroof 874 874  
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
SRT Option Group I   791  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,504  
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     4,119
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 4,070 4,730 5,510
Options (change) 3,744 4,351 4,964
Destination 700 700 895
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $36,385 $44,745 $27,705
Total Invoice $33,648 $41,830 $25,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,154
Model Year200820082017
ModelChargerChargerForte
TrimR/TSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8164hp 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$27,705
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,385$44,535$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,150$0
Total Invoice$33,648$41,830$25,989
Adjustments for Features0-196-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,648$41,634$23,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,986$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082017
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 
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
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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$2,730$2,940$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196-2,495

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelChargerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in106.3 in
Length200.1 in179.5 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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 I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested262555%
Total Not Requested215045%

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