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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: $26,775

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,131

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelDurangoDurangoForte
TrimR/TCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,795 $40,995 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,844 $38,576 $19,811
Leather Interior Group 1,495    
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 695    
Media Center 730N 395    
Sunroof 995    
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Leather Interior Group 1,331    
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 619    
Media Center 730N 352    
Sunroof 886    
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 3,580 0 4,935
Options (change) 3,188 0 4,470
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $40,370 $41,990 $26,775
Total Invoice $38,027 $39,571 $25,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,452
Model Year201220122016
ModelDurangoDurangoForte
TrimR/TCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine360hp V8290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,370$41,990$26,775
Adjustments for Features-5,100-7,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$34,575$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$695$0$0
Total Invoice$38,027$39,571$25,131
Adjustments for Features-4,804-6,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,223$32,583$25,131
Cost Above Minimum$640$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122016
ModelDurangoDurangoForte
TrimR/TCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,980$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$7,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,804-6,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
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
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested452598%
Total Not Requested1002%

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