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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: $24,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,762

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $19,800
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $18,860
Premium Sound Group 395    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof   550 750
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net     40
Premium Sound Group 352    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Sunroof   489 655
Leather Package     870
Technology Package     1,570
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 4,385 1,845 3,590
Options (change) 3,904 1,642 3,127
Destination 1,095 1,095 775
Total Price $33,375 $35,435 $24,165
Total Invoice $31,997 $34,013 $22,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,568
Model Year201820182013
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrossroadGTSX
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$33,375$35,435$24,165
Adjustments for Features-3,825-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$31,860$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$31,997$34,013$22,762
Adjustments for Features-3,667-3,4320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,330$30,581$22,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,251$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182013
ModelJourneyJourneyForte
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start $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 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,200$5,950$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,667-3,4320

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
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.2,950 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 Crossroad

Premium Sound 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera 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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