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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: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelDartDartForte
TrimGTLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,645 $23,795 $17,600
Base Invoice $21,372 $23,415 $16,760
Sun/Sound Group 1,195    
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 595    
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Premium Package     950
Technology Package     1,800
Sun/Sound Group 1,087    
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 541    
Temporary spare tire 359 359  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Premium Package     830
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 3,435 395 2,750
Options (change) 3,125 359 2,400
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $26,075 $25,185 $21,100
Total Invoice $25,492 $24,769 $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: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,540
Model Year201520152012
ModelDartDartForte
TrimGTLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/35 MPG23/35 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,075$25,185$21,100
Adjustments for Features-3,350-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,725$21,810$21,100
Cost Above Minimum$915$0$0
Total Invoice$25,492$24,769$19,910
Adjustments for Features-3,275-3,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,217$21,450$19,910
Cost Above Minimum$767$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152012
ModelDartDartForte
TrimGTLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,975$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,275-3,3190

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
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

Sun/Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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