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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: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,398

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $22,422
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Sunroof 895 895  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Sunroof 797 797  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 2,785 1,890 4,620
Options (change) 2,480 1,683 4,081
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $31,975 $32,880 $29,315
Total Invoice $30,414 $31,273 $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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,290
Model Year201220122018
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
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$31,975$32,880$29,315
Adjustments for Features-3500-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,625$32,880$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$30,414$31,273$27,398
Adjustments for Features-3330-607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,081$31,273$26,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122018
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrewR/TSX
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  
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 
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 
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$3,575$3,225$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3330-607

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
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 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
HD radio50No
Total Requested245059%
Total Not Requested170041%

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