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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: $28,050

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,289

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelJourneyForte
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,585 $20,990
Base Invoice $25,577 $19,811
Entertainment Group 2 2,495  
Convenience Group II 425  
Sunroof 795  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Entertainment Group 2 2,221  
Convenience Group II 378  
Sunroof 708  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 3,715 6,210
Options (change) 3,307 5,628
Destination 675 850
Total Price $31,975 $28,050
Total Invoice $29,559 $26,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,187
Model Year20092016
ModelJourneyForte
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine235hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,975$28,050
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,885$28,050
Total Invoice$29,559$26,289
Adjustments for Features-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,476$26,289

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelJourneyForte
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-830

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,001 lb.3,122 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 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 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 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.6 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte specs.

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
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
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 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested352576%
Total Not Requested110024%

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