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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelForteChargerCharger
TrimSXR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $32,160 $38,970
Base Invoice $18,000 $29,901 $36,098
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 950 950
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40    
Protection Group   1,185  
uconnect gps   1,240  
Side curtain airbags     590
SRT Option Group III     1,635
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 846 846
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32    
Protection Group   1,055  
uconnect gps   1,104  
Side curtain airbags     525
SRT Option Group III     1,455
Options (change) 3,590 3,375 3,175
Options (change) 3,127 3,005 2,826
Destination 695 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $23,180 $36,285 $44,595
Total Invoice $21,822 $33,656 $41,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,008
Model Year201120092009
ModelForteChargerCharger
TrimSXR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4368hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$23,180$36,285$44,595
Adjustments for Features0-890-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$35,395$43,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,135
Total Invoice$21,822$33,656$41,374
Adjustments for Features0-826-988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$32,830$40,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,556

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201120092009
ModelForteChargerCharger
TrimSXR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0$0
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start  $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 
Tires, self-sealing $50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
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$2,525$3,415$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-988

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20112009
ModelForteCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in120.0 in
Length178.3 in200.1 in
Width69.9 in74.5 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte 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?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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