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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: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,398

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewLuxSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $31,945 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,144 $30,364 $22,422
Navigation Convenience Group 995 500  
Leather seating surfaces 750    
Sunroof 845 845  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Navigation Convenience Group 886 445  
Leather seating surfaces 668    
Sunroof 752 752  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 2,590 1,345 4,620
Options (change) 2,306 1,197 4,081
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $31,785 $34,040 $29,315
Total Invoice $30,200 $32,311 $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: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year201120112017
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewLuxSX
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$31,785$34,040$29,315
Adjustments for Features0-150-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$33,890$28,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$0
Total Invoice$30,200$32,311$27,398
Adjustments for Features0-142-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,200$32,169$27,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112017
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewLuxSX
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$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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
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
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,075$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-327

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112017
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 Crew

Navigation Convenience 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
Dodge Journey Lux

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%

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 vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 Requested245059%
Total Not Requested170041%

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