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Dodge Dart vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Dart vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelDartForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $17,600
Base Invoice $20,460 $16,760
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 495  
Sunroof 895  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 450  
Sunroof 814  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 2,640 2,750
Options (change) 2,402 2,400
Destination 995 750
Total Price $24,630 $21,100
Total Invoice $23,857 $19,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $751
Model Year20132012
ModelDartForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,630$21,100
Adjustments for Features-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$21,100
Total Invoice$23,857$19,910
Adjustments for Features-3,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,661$19,910

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Features Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelDartForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,075$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelDartForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length183.9 in178.3 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,348 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Dart GT

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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