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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,452

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $26,295 $31,795
Base Invoice $18,670 $25,474 $30,589
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 1,195 1,195
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
Crossroad Plus Package   1,100  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Popular Equipment Group   1,250  
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     295
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 1,064 1,064
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
Crossroad Plus Package   979  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Popular Equipment Group   1,113  
Leather seating surfaces   708  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     263
Options (change) 3,590 7,335 2,785
Options (change) 3,127 6,530 2,480
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $23,940 $34,625 $35,575
Total Invoice $22,547 $32,999 $34,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,830
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadR/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)?, 6?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$23,940$34,625$35,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,800-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$30,825$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$22,547$32,999$34,064
Adjustments for Features0-3,622-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$29,377$30,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201220162016
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadR/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
Heated steering wheel $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
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
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
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
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
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,975$5,775$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,622-3,495

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20122016
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Back-up Camera 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%
Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested100557%
Total Not Requested75043%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation and Back-up Camera 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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