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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,925 $27,585 $18,100
Base Invoice $22,247 $25,577 $17,240
Entertainment Group 2 2,495 2,495  
Sunroof 795 795 750
Convenience Group II   425  
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net     40
Entertainment Group 2 2,221 2,221  
Sunroof 708 708 655
Convenience Group II   378  
Technology Package     1,570
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 3,290 3,715 2,590
Options (change) 2,929 3,307 2,257
Destination 675 675 750
Total Price $27,890 $31,975 $21,440
Total Invoice $25,851 $29,559 $20,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,663
Model Year200920092012
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine235hp V6235hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$27,890$31,975$21,440
Adjustments for Features-1,015-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,875$28,460$21,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0
Total Invoice$25,851$29,559$20,247
Adjustments for Features-941-3,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,910$26,310$20,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092012
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,365$5,865$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-941-3,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelJourneyForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in104.3 in
Length192.4 in170.9 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height66.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey SXT

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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