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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: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoForte
TrimR/TCrewCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,795 $33,795 $40,995 $18,395
Base Invoice $33,844 $32,024 $38,576 $17,520
Leather Interior Group 1,495      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 695      
Media Center 730N 395 795    
Sunroof 995 995   750
Leather seating surfaces   1,295    
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Leather Interior Group 1,331      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 619      
Media Center 730N 352 708    
Sunroof 886 886   655
Leather seating surfaces   1,153    
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 3,580 3,085 0 3,590
Options (change) 3,188 2,747 0 3,127
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $40,370 $37,875 $41,990 $22,680
Total Invoice $38,027 $35,766 $39,571 $21,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,225
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoForte
TrimR/TCrewCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine360hp V8290hp V6290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$40,370$37,875$41,990$22,680
Adjustments for Features-6,990-6,565-9,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,380$31,310$32,685$22,680
Cost Above Minimum$2,070$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$38,027$35,766$39,571$21,342
Adjustments for Features-6,584-6,199-8,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,443$29,567$30,802$21,342
Cost Above Minimum$1,876$0$1,235$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoForte
TrimR/TCrewCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rack $300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$8,980$8,555$11,295$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$6,565$9,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,584-6,199-8,7690

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
ModelDurangoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.8 in104.3 in
Length199.8 in170.9 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height70.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,757 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested115051%
Entry Nav / Commuter Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Crew

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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