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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: $29,315

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,398

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $26,995 $31,995
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,131 $30,781
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50    
Remote start 495    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
Crossroad Plus Package   750  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Popular Equipment Group   1,350  
Sunroof   1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42    
Remote start 410    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
Crossroad Plus Package   668  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Popular Equipment Group   1,202  
Sunroof   1,153 1,153
Leather seating surfaces   708  
Options (change) 4,620 7,185 2,590
Options (change) 4,081 6,397 2,306
Destination 895 1,095 1,095
Total Price $29,315 $35,275 $35,680
Total Invoice $27,398 $33,623 $34,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,248
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$29,315$35,275$35,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,315$34,250$34,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555
Total Invoice$27,398$33,623$34,182
Adjustments for Features0-977-838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,398$32,646$33,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201820172017
ModelForteJourneyJourney
TrimSXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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 
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,300$5,325$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977-838

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested160039%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Total Requested125573%
Total Not Requested47527%
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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