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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: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyForte
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,195 $26,595 $31,395 $31,395 $18,395
Base Invoice $24,376 $25,678 $30,142 $30,142 $17,520
SXT Plus Package 1,400        
Popular Equipment Group 1,050 1,050      
3.6L V6 1,700 1,700      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,095 1,095 1,395 1,095  
Wheels and Tunes Group 695        
Sunroof 1,345 1,195   1,195 750
Leather seating surfaces 795 795      
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,895    
Leather Package         1,000
Technology Package         1,800
Cargo net         40
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,000
SXT Plus Package 1,246        
Popular Equipment Group 935 935      
3.6L V6 1,513 1,513      
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 975 975 1,242 975  
Wheels and Tunes Group 619        
Sunroof 1,197 1,064   1,064 655
Leather seating surfaces 708 708      
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,687    
Leather Package         870
Technology Package         1,570
Cargo net         32
6-speed shiftable automatic         950
Options (change) 8,080 5,835 3,290 2,290 4,590
Options (change) 7,193 5,195 2,929 2,039 4,077
Destination 995 995 995 995 695
Total Price $34,270 $33,425 $35,680 $34,680 $23,680
Total Invoice $32,564 $31,868 $34,066 $33,176 $22,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,929
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyForte
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,270$33,425$35,680$34,680$23,680
Adjustments for Features-3,825-3,825-4,175-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,445$29,600$31,505$31,005$23,680
Cost Above Minimum$845$0$1,905$1,405$0
Total Invoice$32,564$31,868$34,066$33,176$22,292
Adjustments for Features-3,635-3,647-3,986-3,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,929$28,221$30,080$29,660$22,292
Cost Above Minimum$708$0$1,859$1,439$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyForte
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,125$6,475$5,975$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$3,825$4,175$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,635-3,647-3,986-3,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
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 SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
SD Card slot25No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested91554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Wheels and Tunes Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Limited

Sun / Sound and Wheel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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