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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: $24,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,762

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $18,860 $26,998 $31,276
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750   550
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Premium Sound Group   395  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
3.6L V6   1,700  
Leather seating surfaces   995  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655   489
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Premium Sound Group   352  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
3.6L V6   1,513  
Leather seating surfaces   886  
Options (change) 3,590 4,385 1,845
Options (change) 3,127 3,904 1,642
Destination 775 1,095 1,095
Total Price $24,165 $33,375 $35,435
Total Invoice $22,762 $31,997 $34,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,568
Model Year201320182018
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
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$24,165$33,375$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,825-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$29,550$31,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$22,762$31,997$34,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,667-3,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,762$28,330$30,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,251

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201320182018
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
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
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
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$6,200$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,667-3,432

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,950 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
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

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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