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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,110

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,962

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrewR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,939 $28,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 500  
Sunroof 700 895 895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Cargo net 40    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 870 445  
Sunroof 610 797 797
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Cargo net 32    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Options (change) 2,920 1,395 895
Options (change) 2,607 1,242 797
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $21,110 $30,585 $31,885
Total Invoice $19,962 $29,176 $30,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,228
Model Year201020122012
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrewR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$21,110$30,585$31,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,110$27,455$29,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$19,962$29,176$30,387
Adjustments for Features0-2,986-2,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,962$26,190$27,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,548

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201020122012
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrewR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,395$4,525$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,986-2,649

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20102012
ModelForteJourney
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.8 in
Length178.3 in192.4 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in66.6 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.737.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.767.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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