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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: $25,835

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,314

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelDurangoDurangoForteForte
TrimR/TCitadelEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,795 $40,995 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $33,844 $38,576 $18,759 $19,717
Leather Interior Group 1,495      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 695      
Media Center 730N 395      
Sunroof 995      
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Cargo net     50 50
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     115 115
Remote start     495 495
Leather Interior Group 1,331      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 619      
Media Center 730N 352      
Sunroof 886      
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Cargo net     42 42
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     93 93
Remote start     410 410
Options (change) 3,580 0 5,335 4,735
Options (change) 3,188 0 4,755 4,217
Destination 995 995 800 800
Total Price $40,370 $41,990 $25,835 $26,435
Total Invoice $38,027 $39,571 $24,314 $24,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,563
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelDurangoDurangoForteForte
TrimR/TCitadelEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine360hp V8290hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/50-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$40,370$41,990$25,835$26,435
Adjustments for Features-4,600-6,915-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$35,075$24,960$26,435
Cost Above Minimum$695$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$38,027$39,571$24,314$24,734
Adjustments for Features-4,333-6,517-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,694$33,054$23,491$24,734
Cost Above Minimum$640$0$0$1,243

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelDurangoDurangoForteForte
TrimR/TCitadelEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rack $300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$7,165$9,480$3,440$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$6,915$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,333-6,517-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelDurangoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.8 in106.3 in
Length199.8 in171.3 in
Width75.8 in70.1 in
Height70.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,757 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft356.4 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 seats200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
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
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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