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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelDurangoForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,485 $19,600
Base Invoice $32,263 $18,670
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Sunroof 850 750
Travel Convenience Group 2,060  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0  
Technology Package   1,800
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Bluetooth cell phone link 237  
Sunroof 731 655
Travel Convenience Group 1,772  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0  
Technology Package   1,570
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,185 3,590
Options (change) 2,740 3,127
Destination 645 750
Total Price $39,315 $23,940
Total Invoice $35,648 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,381
Model Year20062012
ModelDurangoForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine230hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,315$23,940
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$23,940
Total Invoice$35,648$22,547
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,928$22,547

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelDurangoForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,825$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelDurangoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.2 in104.3 in
Length200.8 in170.9 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height74.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,714 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
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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