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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: $26,700

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,069

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelMagnumMagnumForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $20,990
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $19,811
Protection Group 1,100    
Popular Equipment Group 1,665    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890    
Sunroof 950 950  
SRT Option Group III   1,285  
SRT Option Group I   920  
Side curtain airbags   590  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Protection Group 1,012    
Popular Equipment Group 1,532    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819    
Sunroof 874 874  
SRT Option Group III   1,182  
SRT Option Group I   846  
Side curtain airbags   543  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 4,605 3,745 4,860
Options (change) 4,237 3,445 4,408
Destination 675 675 850
Total Price $37,060 $42,525 $26,700
Total Invoice $34,279 $39,615 $25,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,572
Model Year200820082016
ModelMagnumMagnumForte
TrimR/TSRT8SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8201hp 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)225/60-18245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$37,060$42,525$26,700
Adjustments for Features-690-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,370$42,350$26,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0
Total Invoice$34,279$39,615$25,069
Adjustments for Features-638-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,641$39,452$25,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,811$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082016
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40 $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
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$3,355$2,840$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-638-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelMagnumForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.0 in106.3 in
Length197.7 in171.3 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft356.4 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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%
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 control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested375081%
Total Not Requested87519%

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