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Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,850

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,990

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCaravanForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,520 $18,100
Base Invoice $20,658 $17,240
Satellite radio 195  
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565  
Removable console 195  
Satellite radio 172  
Bluetooth cell phone link 317  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497  
Removable console 172  
Options (change) 1,315 0
Options (change) 1,158 0
Destination 715 750
Total Price $24,550 $18,850
Total Invoice $22,531 $17,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,025
Model Year20062012
ModelCaravanForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine180hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,550$18,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,550$17,295
Total Invoice$22,531$17,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,531$16,506

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelCaravanForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console$200 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Removable second row seats$0 
Removable third row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$2,595$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,484

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelCaravanForte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.3 in104.3 in
Length189.1 in170.9 in
Width78.6 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
146.7 ft30.0 ft3

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