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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: $13,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,977

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForteDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSXSLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $30,665 $32,590 $35,875
Base Invoice $18,670 $28,062 $29,775 $32,699
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750 850 850 850
Cargo net 40      
Interior Convenience Group   625 625  
Leather seating surfaces   1,175 1,175  
4.7L V8   985    
5-speed automatic   75    
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655 731 731 731
Cargo net 32      
Interior Convenience Group   538 538  
Leather seating surfaces   1,011 1,011  
4.7L V8   847    
5-speed automatic   65    
Options (change) 1,790 3,710 2,650 850
Options (change) 1,557 3,192 2,280 731
Destination 750 800 800 800
Total Price $22,140 $35,175 $36,040 $37,525
Total Invoice $20,977 $32,054 $32,855 $34,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,491
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForteDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSXSLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4303hp V8303hp V8303hp V8
TransmissionT6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17265/60-18265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$22,140$35,175$36,040$37,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-2,280-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,140$33,435$33,760$33,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$310
Total Invoice$20,977$32,054$32,855$34,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,586-2,079-3,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,977$30,468$30,776$30,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308$314

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelForteDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSXSLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Front side airbags$350   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo organizer  $100 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails $250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$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$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,615$6,155$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$2,280$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,586-2,079-3,448

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122008
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.4,848 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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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

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested45582%
Total Not Requested10018%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Adventurer

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested45582%
Total Not Requested10018%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%

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