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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: $19,570

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,751

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCaravanForteForteForte
TrimSXTLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,520 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $20,658 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Removable console 195      
Satellite radio 195      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Floor mats   125 125 125
Bluetooth cell phone link 317      
Removable console 172      
Satellite radio 172      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Floor mats   102 102 102
Options (change) 1,315 475 475 475
Options (change) 1,158 393 393 393
Destination 715 895 895 895
Total Price $24,550 $19,570 $23,470 $25,170
Total Invoice $22,531 $18,751 $22,254 $23,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,954
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCaravanForteForteForte
TrimSXTLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp V6164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,550$19,570$23,470$25,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-4,155-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,550$18,345$19,315$20,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970$2,470
Total Invoice$22,531$18,751$22,254$23,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,174-3,940-4,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,531$17,577$18,314$19,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$737$2,031

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCaravanForteForteForte
TrimSXTLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$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
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0   
Removable third row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,070$4,295$7,225$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$4,155$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,174-3,940-4,102

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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%

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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