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Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,315

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,398

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $22,422
Premium Sound Group 395    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
3.6L V6 1,700    
Popular Equipment Group 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Sunroof   550  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Premium Sound Group 352    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
3.6L V6 1,513    
Popular Equipment Group 1,202    
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Sunroof   489  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 5,735 1,845 4,620
Options (change) 5,106 1,642 4,081
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $34,725 $35,435 $29,315
Total Invoice $33,199 $34,013 $27,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,582
Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,725$35,435$29,315
Adjustments for Features-1,275-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,450$34,560$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0
Total Invoice$33,199$34,013$27,398
Adjustments for Features-1,219-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,980$33,173$27,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,193$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,525$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,219-8400

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelJourneyForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in106.3 in
Length192.4 in171.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height66.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room43.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested160039%

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