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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,241

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelDurangoForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,485 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $32,263 $20,966 $22,422
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Travel Convenience Group 2,060    
Sunroof 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Bluetooth cell phone link 237    
Travel Convenience Group 1,772    
Sunroof 731    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,185 3,775 4,125
Options (change) 2,740 3,380 3,671
Destination 645 895 895
Total Price $39,315 $26,770 $28,820
Total Invoice $35,648 $25,241 $26,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,999
Model Year200620182018
ModelDurangoForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,315$26,770$28,820
Adjustments for Features-4500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$26,770$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850
Total Invoice$35,648$25,241$26,988
Adjustments for Features-4080-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,240$25,241$26,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620182018
ModelDurangoForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$5,700$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4080-187

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested260061%
Total Not Requested165039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested165040%

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