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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: $18,890

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,022

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForte
TrimSE PlusSXTGTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,760 $31,495 $34,495 $18,100
Base Invoice $28,221 $30,356 $33,146 $17,240
Temporary spare tire 395 395 395  
Cargo net       40
Temporary spare tire 352 352 352  
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 395 395 395 40
Options (change) 352 352 352 32
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 750
Total Price $30,250 $32,985 $35,985 $18,890
Total Invoice $29,668 $31,803 $34,593 $18,022

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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: $7,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,851
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForte
TrimSE PlusSXTGTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,250$32,985$35,985$18,890
Adjustments for Features-2,975-6,150-9,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,275$26,835$26,980$18,890
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$145$0
Total Invoice$29,668$31,803$34,593$18,022
Adjustments for Features-2,918-5,930-8,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,750$25,873$25,936$18,022
Cost Above Minimum$877$0$63$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanGrand CaravanForte
TrimSE PlusSXTGTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Dual power sliding doors $800$800 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Remote start $150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Sunshades, third row  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Removable console$200   
Roof rack $300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Stowable second row seats$500$500$500 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,900$9,075$11,930$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$6,150$9,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,918-5,930-8,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelGrand CaravanForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in104.3 in
Length202.5 in170.9 in
Width78.7 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft30.0 ft3

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