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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelGrand CaravanForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,730 $18,100
Base Invoice $25,380 $17,240
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300  
Quick Order Package M 3,785  
Sunroof 895 750
4.0L V6 630  
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140  
Quick Order Package M 3,331  
Sunroof 788 655
4.0L V6 554  
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 6,610 2,590
Options (change) 5,813 2,257
Destination 730 750
Total Price $35,070 $21,440
Total Invoice $31,923 $20,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,460
Model Year20082012
ModelGrand CaravanForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine251hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$35,070$21,440
Adjustments for Features-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$21,440
Total Invoice$31,923$20,247
Adjustments for Features-5,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,707$20,247

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelGrand CaravanForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,080$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2160

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelGrand CaravanForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in104.3 in
Length202.5 in170.9 in
Width76.9 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,483 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		144.4 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Sliding center console50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested259080%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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