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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: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,950

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $19,811 $26,998 $31,276
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50    
Premium Sound Group   395  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
3.6L V6   1,700  
Leather seating surfaces   995  
Sunroof     550
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42    
Premium Sound Group   352  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
3.6L V6   1,513  
Leather seating surfaces   886  
Sunroof     489
Options (change) 4,715 4,385 1,845
Options (change) 4,289 3,904 1,642
Destination 850 1,095 1,095
Total Price $26,555 $33,375 $35,435
Total Invoice $24,950 $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: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,003
Model Year201620182018
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$26,555$33,375$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$30,200$32,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$24,950$31,997$34,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,044-2,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,950$28,953$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,252

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201620182018
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $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
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$5,600$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,044-2,808

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20162018
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested390084%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
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%

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

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