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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: $27,650

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelForteDurangoDurango
TrimSXR/TCitadel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $35,795 $40,995
Base Invoice $19,707 $33,844 $38,576
Technology Package 1,900    
Premium Package 2,300    
Remote start 495    
Floor mats 115    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Cargo net 50    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Media Center 730N   395  
Entry Nav / Commuter Group   695  
Leather Interior Group   1,495  
Sunroof   995  
5.7L V8     1,695
Technology Package 1,717    
Premium Package 2,079    
Remote start 410    
Floor mats 93    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Cargo net 42    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Media Center 730N   352  
Entry Nav / Commuter Group   619  
Leather Interior Group   1,331  
Sunroof   886  
5.7L V8     1,509
Options (change) 5,935 3,580 1,695
Options (change) 5,343 3,188 1,509
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $27,650 $40,370 $43,685
Total Invoice $25,875 $38,027 $41,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,808
Model Year201520122012
ModelForteDurangoDurango
TrimSXR/TCitadel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4360hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/50-20265/50-20
Total Price$27,650$40,370$43,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,650$36,820$37,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$25,875$38,027$41,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,344-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,875$34,683$35,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$882

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year201520122012
ModelForteDurangoDurango
TrimSXR/TCitadel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire $225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,615$7,165$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,344-5,515

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20152012
ModelForteDurango
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.8 in
Length171.3 in199.8 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height57.1 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.5,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.247.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft384.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Entry Nav / Commuter Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%

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