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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: $26,555

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,950

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $20,990
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $19,811
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Sunroof 895 895  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Sunroof 797 797  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 2,785 1,890 4,715
Options (change) 2,480 1,683 4,289
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $31,975 $32,880 $26,555
Total Invoice $30,414 $31,273 $24,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,799
Model Year201220122016
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,975$32,880$26,555
Adjustments for Features-1,750-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$31,480$26,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$30,414$31,273$24,950
Adjustments for Features-1,665-1,3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,749$29,941$24,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122016
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Roof rails$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 
App support  $0
HD radio  $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 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
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$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,150$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,665-1,3320

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
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.3,067 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 Headroom39.9 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 R/T

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
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested370080%
Total Not Requested92520%

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