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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: $26,555

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,950

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015201520152015
ModelForteJourneyJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimSXSXTCrossroadLimitedR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $25,195 $26,595 $31,395 $31,395
Base Invoice $19,811 $24,376 $25,678 $30,142 $30,142
Premium Tech Package 4,200        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 115        
Cargo net 50        
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,095 1,095 1,395 1,095
SXT Plus Package   1,400      
Wheels and Tunes Group   695      
3.6L V6   1,700 1,700    
Popular Equipment Group   1,050 1,050    
Sunroof   1,345 1,195   1,195
Leather seating surfaces   795 795    
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group       1,895  
Premium Tech Package 3,863        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 93        
Cargo net 42        
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   975 975 1,242 975
SXT Plus Package   1,246      
Wheels and Tunes Group   619      
3.6L V6   1,513 1,513    
Popular Equipment Group   935 935    
Sunroof   1,197 1,064   1,064
Leather seating surfaces   708 708    
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group       1,687  
Options (change) 4,715 8,080 5,835 3,290 2,290
Options (change) 4,289 7,193 5,195 2,929 2,039
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $26,555 $34,270 $33,425 $35,680 $34,680
Total Invoice $24,950 $32,564 $31,868 $34,066 $33,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,891
Model Year20162015201520152015
ModelForteJourneyJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimSXSXTCrossroadLimitedR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$26,555$34,270$33,425$35,680$34,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-3,175-3,525-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$31,095$30,250$32,155$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0$1,905$1,405
Total Invoice$24,950$32,564$31,868$34,066$33,176
Adjustments for Features0-3,017-3,027-3,366-2,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,950$29,547$28,841$30,700$30,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0$1,859$1,441

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20162015201520152015
ModelForteJourneyJourneyJourneyJourney
TrimSXSXTCrossroadLimitedR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
App support$0    
HD radio$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,350$5,525$5,525$5,875$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$3,175$3,525$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,017-3,027-3,366-2,894

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,067 lb.3,884 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 in39.9 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 in43.5 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
23.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested390084%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey SXT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
SD Card slot25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested119070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Wheels and Tunes Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%
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 opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
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 opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Limited

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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