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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: $8,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelForteChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSXSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $18,000 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Technology Package 1,800        
Sunroof 750 995 995 995 995
Leather Package 1,000        
Cargo net 40        
Navigation Group   995 995 995  
Technology Package 1,570        
Sunroof 655 886 886 886 886
Leather Package 870        
Cargo net 32        
Navigation Group   886 886 886  
Options (change) 3,590 1,990 1,990 1,990 995
Options (change) 3,127 1,772 1,772 1,772 886
Destination 695 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $23,180 $31,580 $32,980 $36,980 $48,915
Total Invoice $21,822 $30,204 $31,492 $35,052 $47,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,009
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelForteChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSXSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6A8T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$23,180$31,580$32,980$36,980$48,915
Adjustments for Features0-390-690-3,940-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$31,190$32,290$33,040$44,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100$1,850$12,845
Total Invoice$21,822$30,204$31,492$35,052$47,162
Adjustments for Features0-373-659-3,735-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$29,831$30,833$31,317$42,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,002$1,486$12,626

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelForteChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSXSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,640$3,940$7,190$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$690$3,940$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-659-3,735-4,705

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20112012
ModelForteCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in120.2 in
Length178.3 in199.9 in
Width69.9 in75.0 in
Height57.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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