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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: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrewR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,520 $26,939 $28,595
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 895 895
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Navigation Convenience Group   995 995
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   395  
Leather seating surfaces   500  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 797 797
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Navigation Convenience Group   886 886
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   352  
Leather seating surfaces   445  
Options (change) 4,590 2,785 1,890
Options (change) 4,077 2,480 1,683
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $23,680 $31,975 $32,880
Total Invoice $22,292 $30,414 $31,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,839
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrewR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$23,680$31,975$32,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,680$29,575$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,255
Total Invoice$22,292$30,414$31,273
Adjustments for Features0-2,283-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,292$28,131$29,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201120122012
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrewR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,000$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,283-1,950

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20112012
ModelForteJourney
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.8 in
Length170.9 in192.4 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in66.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft367.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Journey Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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