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Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelMagnumMagnumForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $18,395
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $17,520
Protection Group 1,100    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,240    
Sunroof 950 950 750
SRT Option Group III   1,285  
SRT Option Group I   920  
Side curtain airbags   590  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Protection Group 1,012    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,141    
Sunroof 874 874 655
SRT Option Group III   1,182  
SRT Option Group I   846  
Side curtain airbags   543  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 3,290 3,745 3,590
Options (change) 3,027 3,445 3,127
Destination 675 675 695
Total Price $35,745 $42,525 $22,680
Total Invoice $33,069 $39,615 $21,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,233
Model Year200820082011
ModelMagnumMagnumForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$35,745$42,525$22,680
Adjustments for Features-1,615-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,130$40,500$22,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,370$0
Total Invoice$33,069$39,615$21,342
Adjustments for Features-1,494-1,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,575$37,729$21,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,154$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082011
ModelMagnumMagnumForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40 $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,605$4,015$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-1,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelMagnumForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in104.3 in
Length197.7 in170.9 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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