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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: $27,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,651

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumForteForte
TrimR/TSRT8EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $20,966 $22,422
Popular Equipment Group 1,665      
Protection Group 1,100      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890      
Xenon HID headlights 695 695    
Sunroof 950 950    
SRT Option Group III   1,285    
SRT Option Group I   920    
Side curtain airbags   590    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Cargo net     50 50
Floor mats     125 125
Remote start     495 495
Universal garage door opener       350
Popular Equipment Group 1,532      
Protection Group 1,012      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819      
Xenon HID headlights 639 639    
Sunroof 874 874    
SRT Option Group III   1,182    
SRT Option Group I   846    
Side curtain airbags   543    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Cargo net     42 42
Floor mats     102 102
Remote start     410 410
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 5,300 4,440 4,270 4,620
Options (change) 4,876 4,084 3,790 4,081
Destination 675 675 895 895
Total Price $37,755 $43,220 $27,265 $29,315
Total Invoice $34,918 $40,254 $25,651 $27,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,685
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumForteForte
TrimR/TSRT8EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V8425hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,755$43,220$27,265$29,315
Adjustments for Features-5150-950-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,240$43,220$26,315$28,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0$1,775
Total Invoice$34,918$40,254$25,651$27,398
Adjustments for Features-4760-894-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,442$40,254$24,757$26,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,812$0$1,496

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMagnumMagnumForteForte
TrimR/TSRT8EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,405$2,890$3,840$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0$950$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4760-894-1,145

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

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%
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 control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested315074%
Total Not Requested110026%

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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested305073%
Total Not Requested110027%

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