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Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,727

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelDurangoDurangoForteForte
TrimSLTLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,650 $35,485 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,959 $32,263 $15,230 $16,660
Stability control 500      
Interior Convenience Group 560      
Leather upholstery 1,025      
Sunroof 850 850   700
Heated front seats 250      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 565 565    
Bluetooth cell phone link   275    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180 180
Premium Package     800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000 1,000
Cargo net     40 40
Universal garage door opener     70 70
Stability control 430      
Interior Convenience Group 482      
Leather upholstery 882      
Sunroof 731 731   610
Heated front seats 215      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 486 486    
Bluetooth cell phone link   237    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145 145
Premium Package     700  
Leather seating surfaces     870 870
Cargo net     32 32
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Options (change) 3,750 1,690 2,090 1,990
Options (change) 3,226 1,454 1,802 1,712
Destination 645 645 695 695
Total Price $35,045 $37,820 $18,780 $20,180
Total Invoice $31,830 $34,362 $17,727 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,202
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelDurangoDurangoForteForte
TrimSLTLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6230hp V8156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-17265/60-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$35,045$37,820$18,780$20,180
Adjustments for Features-2,730-5,9800-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,315$31,840$18,780$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$600
Total Invoice$31,830$34,362$17,727$19,067
Adjustments for Features-2,480-5,4330-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,350$28,929$17,727$18,311
Cost Above Minimum$421$0$0$584

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelDurangoDurangoForteForte
TrimSLTLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed automatic $900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,975$1,995$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$5,980$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,480-5,4330-756

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelDurangoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.2 in104.3 in
Length200.8 in178.3 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height74.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,714 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SLT

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested29052%
Total Not Requested26548%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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