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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: $26,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,463

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelDurangoForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,485 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $32,263 $18,751 $19,707
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Travel Convenience Group 2,060    
Sunroof 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   115 115
Bluetooth cell phone link 237    
Travel Convenience Group 1,772    
Sunroof 731    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 3,185 5,565 4,365
Options (change) 2,740 5,027 3,931
Destination 645 825 825
Total Price $39,315 $26,080 $26,080
Total Invoice $35,648 $24,603 $24,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,445
Model Year200620152015
ModelDurangoForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$39,315$26,080$26,080
Adjustments for Features-1,650-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$25,130$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$35,648$24,603$24,463
Adjustments for Features-1,496-8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,152$23,707$24,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$756

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620152015
ModelDurangoForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,100$5,400$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,496-8960

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelDurangoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.2 in106.3 in
Length200.8 in171.3 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height74.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,714 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft356.4 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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