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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,977

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelForteDurangoDurango
TrimSXSLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $30,650 $35,485
Base Invoice $18,670 $27,959 $32,263
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750   850
Cargo net 40    
Leather upholstery   1,025  
Stability control   500  
Heated front seats   250  
5.7L V8   1,780 995
5-speed automatic   75  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0 0
Quick Order Package G   1,630  
Sun, Safe and Sound Group   1,140  
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
Side curtain airbags, three rows     565
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655   731
Cargo net 32    
Leather upholstery   882  
Stability control   430  
Heated front seats   215  
5.7L V8   1,531 856
5-speed automatic   65  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0 0
Quick Order Package G   1,402  
Sun, Safe and Sound Group   980  
Bluetooth cell phone link     237
Side curtain airbags, three rows     486
Options (change) 1,790 6,400 2,685
Options (change) 1,557 5,505 2,310
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $22,140 $37,695 $38,815
Total Invoice $20,977 $34,109 $35,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,725
Model Year201220062006
ModelForteDurangoDurango
TrimSXSLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4335hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/70-17265/60-18
Total Price$22,140$37,695$38,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,140$35,395$34,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$20,977$34,109$35,218
Adjustments for Features0-2,081-3,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,977$32,028$31,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$326$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201220062006
ModelForteDurangoDurango
TrimSXSLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,100$5,400$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,081-3,516

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122006
ModelForteDurango
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in119.2 in
Length170.9 in200.8 in
Width69.9 in76.0 in
Height57.5 in74.3 in
Curb Weight2,896 lb.5,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.468.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft3102.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango 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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SLT

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Alpine, 276W, 8 speakers350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested98057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Sun, Safe and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Side curtain airbags, three rows
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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