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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: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $19,100
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $18,190
Navigation Group 995 995 995    
Sunroof 995 995 995 995 750
Technology Package         1,800
Leather Package         1,000
Cargo net         40
Navigation Group 886 886 886    
Sunroof 886 886 886 886 655
Technology Package         1,570
Leather Package         870
Cargo net         32
Options (change) 1,990 1,990 1,990 995 3,590
Options (change) 1,772 1,772 1,772 886 3,127
Destination 995 995 995 995 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $31,580 $32,980 $36,980 $48,915 $23,440
Total Invoice $30,204 $31,492 $35,052 $47,162 $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: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,812
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$31,580$32,980$36,980$48,915$23,440
Adjustments for Features-340-640-3,890-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,240$32,340$33,090$44,085$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$1,850$12,845$0
Total Invoice$30,204$31,492$35,052$47,162$22,067
Adjustments for Features-325-611-3,687-4,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,879$30,881$31,365$42,505$22,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,002$1,486$12,626$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,940$7,190$8,130$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$640$3,890$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-325-611-3,687-4,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelChargerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in104.3 in
Length199.9 in178.3 in
Width75.0 in69.9 in
Height58.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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