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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: $27,575

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,813

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForteJourney
TrimSXR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $27,585
Base Invoice $19,707 $25,577
Premium Package 2,300  
Technology Package 1,900  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Entertainment Group 2   2,495
Convenience Group II   425
Sunroof   795
Premium Package 2,079  
Technology Package 1,717  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Entertainment Group 2   2,221
Convenience Group II   378
Sunroof   708
Options (change) 5,860 3,715
Options (change) 5,281 3,307
Destination 825 675
Total Price $27,575 $31,975
Total Invoice $25,813 $29,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,130
Model Year20152009
ModelForteJourney
TrimSXR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$27,575$31,975
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$31,975
Total Invoice$25,813$29,559
Adjustments for Features-3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,429$29,559

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20152009
ModelForteJourney
TrimSXR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20152009
ModelForteJourney
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.8 in
Length171.3 in192.4 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.237.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested250075%
Total Not Requested85025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

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