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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: $27,660

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelForteChallengerChallenger
TrimEXR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $20,410 $28,575 $42,452
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Remote start 495    
Rear spoiler 295 150  
Media Center 730N   790 790
Sound Group II   1,195  
R/T Plus Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   695  
Sunroof   995 995
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 410    
Rear spoiler 244 134  
Media Center 730N   703 703
Sound Group II   1,063  
R/T Plus Package   1,780  
Xenon HID headlights   619  
Sunroof   886 886
Options (change) 5,165 5,825 1,785
Options (change) 4,617 5,185 1,589
Destination 895 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $27,660 $36,590 $47,655
Total Invoice $25,922 $34,755 $46,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,804
Model Year201820122012
ModelForteChallengerChallenger
TrimEXR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
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$27,660$36,590$47,655
Adjustments for Features-3,1700-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$36,590$46,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,265
Total Invoice$25,922$34,755$46,036
Adjustments for Features-2,9710-773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,951$34,755$45,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,508

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201820122012
ModelForteChallengerChallenger
TrimEXR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,975$1,805$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9710-773

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182012
ModelForteChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length179.5 in197.7 in
Width70.1 in75.7 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested262559%
Total Not Requested185041%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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