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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: $27,805

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $21,600
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $20,410
Navigation Group 995 995      
Technology Group 900        
Rear spoiler 295 295     295
Sunroof 995 995 995 995  
Driver Convenience Group   895      
Plus Package   2,000      
Driver Confidence Group     995    
Premium Plus Package         3,900
Remote start         495
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         125
Cargo mat         95
Cargo net         50
Navigation Group 886 886      
Technology Group 801        
Rear spoiler 263 263     244
Sunroof 886 886 886 886  
Driver Convenience Group   797      
Plus Package   1,780      
Driver Confidence Group     886    
Premium Plus Package         3,570
Remote start         410
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         102
Cargo mat         78
Cargo net         42
Options (change) 3,185 5,180 1,990 995 5,310
Options (change) 2,836 4,612 1,772 886 4,737
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $32,775 $36,170 $36,980 $48,915 $27,805
Total Invoice $31,268 $34,332 $35,052 $47,162 $26,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,029
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8164hp 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$32,775$36,170$36,980$48,915$27,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-3,000-3,090-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$34,120$33,980$45,825$25,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$1,205$13,050$0
Total Invoice$31,268$34,332$35,052$47,162$26,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,946-2,844-2,979-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,268$32,386$32,208$44,183$24,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$940$12,915$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerForte
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8EX
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$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200  
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,690$6,640$6,730$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$3,000$3,090$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,946-2,844-2,979-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelChargerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in106.3 in
Length199.9 in179.5 in
Width75.0 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 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%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested172566%

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%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested322572%
Total Not Requested125028%

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