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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSXGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $37,795 $43,695 $42,145 $62,995
Base Invoice $18,670 $36,550 $42,037 $40,594 $61,281
Technology Package 1,800        
Sunroof 750   1,195   1,195
Leather Package 1,000        
Cargo net 40        
Premium Group   2,395      
CD player, remote   495 495 495 495
Temporary spare tire         395
Technology Package 1,570        
Sunroof 655   1,064   1,064
Leather Package 870        
Cargo net 32        
Premium Group   2,132      
CD player, remote   441 441 441 441
Temporary spare tire         352
Options (change) 3,590 2,890 1,690 495 2,085
Options (change) 3,127 2,573 1,505 441 1,857
Destination 750 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $23,940 $41,780 $46,480 $43,735 $66,175
Total Invoice $22,547 $40,218 $44,637 $42,130 $64,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,861
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSXGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4295hp V6360hp V8295hp V6475hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$23,940$41,780$46,480$43,735$66,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,075-8,690-8,515-10,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$34,705$37,790$35,220$55,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,085$515$21,180
Total Invoice$22,547$40,218$44,637$42,130$64,233
Adjustments for Features0-6,810-8,345-8,203-9,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$33,408$36,292$33,927$54,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,884$519$20,837

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteDurangoDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimSXGTR/TCitadelSRT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Roof rack $300 $300 
Towing camera $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim  $0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Performance meter    $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0$0$0
Folding passenger seat $150   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,940$10,015$11,630$11,455$13,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,075$8,690$8,515$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,810-8,345-8,203-9,988

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122018
ModelForteDurango
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in119.8 in
Length170.9 in201.2 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height57.5 in70.9 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.447.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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 GT

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Surround sound250No
Beats, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Towing camera50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested157554%
Total Not Requested135046%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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