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Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,670

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,606

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $1,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelStratusForteForte
TrimSXTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,825 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $18,358 $18,318 $20,410
Protection Value Package 730    
Travel Convenience Group 355    
Satellite radio 195    
Rear spoiler 225   295
2.7L V6 850    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Protection Value Package 672    
Travel Convenience Group 327    
Satellite radio 179    
Rear spoiler 207   244
2.7L V6 782    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,355 475 770
Options (change) 2,167 393 637
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $22,855 $20,670 $23,265
Total Invoice $21,200 $19,606 $21,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,060
Model Year200620182018
ModelStratusForteForte
TrimSXTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG25/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,855$20,670$23,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,855$18,070$18,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$21,200$19,606$21,942
Adjustments for Features0-2,466-4,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,200$17,140$17,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$228

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620182018
ModelStratusForteForte
TrimSXTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,175$3,775$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,466-4,574

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelStratusForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.0 in106.3 in
Length191.2 in179.5 in
Width70.6 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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