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Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,715

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,828

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelCaravanForteForteForte
TrimSXTLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,520 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $20,658 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Removable console 195      
Satellite radio 195      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565      
Popular Plus Package   1,310    
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Floor mats   115 115 115
Bluetooth cell phone link 317      
Removable console 172      
Satellite radio 172      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497      
Popular Plus Package   1,235    
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Floor mats   93 93 93
Options (change) 1,315 1,775 465 465
Options (change) 1,158 1,619 384 384
Destination 715 850 850 850
Total Price $24,550 $20,715 $21,705 $22,305
Total Invoice $22,531 $19,828 $20,601 $21,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,861
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelCaravanForteForteForte
TrimSXTLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp V6173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,550$20,715$21,705$22,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,730-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,550$18,460$18,975$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515$1,815
Total Invoice$22,531$19,828$20,601$21,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,158-2,591-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,531$17,670$18,010$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340$1,460

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelCaravanForteForteForte
TrimSXTLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable console$200   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0   
Removable third row seats$0   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,700$5,175$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$2,730$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,158-2,591-1,915

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelCaravanForte
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.3 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in171.3 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height68.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
146.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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