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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $19,600
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $18,670
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 895 895 750
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net     40
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 797 797 655
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Leather Package     870
Technology Package     1,570
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,785 1,890 3,590
Options (change) 2,480 1,683 3,127
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $31,975 $32,880 $23,940
Total Invoice $30,414 $31,273 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,537
Model Year201220122012
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,975$32,880$23,940
Adjustments for Features-2,450-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$30,780$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$30,414$31,273$22,547
Adjustments for Features-2,330-1,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,084$29,276$22,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122012
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
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 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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$0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$3,650$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,330-1,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,884 lb.2,944 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 Headroom39.9 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 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft30.0 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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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