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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,900

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $13,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,555

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $12,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteChallengerChallenger
TrimKoup SXR/TSRT8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,600 $30,220 $39,970
Base Invoice $17,710 $28,170 $37,047
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 950 950
Technology Package 1,800    
Quick Order Package J   1,935  
uconnect gps   1,390 1,240
Electronics Convenience Group   1,445  
Temporary spare tire   100  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 846 846
Technology Package 1,570    
Quick Order Package J   1,722  
uconnect gps   1,237 1,104
Electronics Convenience Group   1,286  
Temporary spare tire   89  
Options (change) 3,550 5,820 2,190
Options (change) 3,095 5,180 1,950
Destination 750 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $22,900 $36,765 $44,585
Total Invoice $21,555 $34,075 $41,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,065
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteChallengerChallenger
TrimKoup SXR/TSRT8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4372hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$22,900$36,765$44,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,900$35,195$42,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,020
Total Invoice$21,555$34,075$41,422
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-2,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,555$32,620$39,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201220092009
ModelForteChallengerChallenger
TrimKoup SXR/TSRT8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
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$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Performance meter  $150
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,620$3,190$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,455-2,202

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122009
ModelForteChallenger
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length176.4 in197.7 in
Width69.5 in75.7 in
Height55.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested97568%
Total Not Requested45032%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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