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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $33,750
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75
Cargo mat 95 95
Cargo tray 80 115
Floor mats 125 155
Cargo cover   150
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 0
Rear bumper protector 62 0
Cargo mat 78 0
Cargo tray 67 0
Floor mats 102 0
Cargo cover   0
Options (change) 4,375 640
Options (change) 3,878 0
Destination 895 1,175
Total Price $29,070 $35,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,206
Model Year20182021
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$29,070$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,070$29,940

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182021
ModelForteSportage
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182021
ModelForteSportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in176.4 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft360.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sportage specs.

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested372590%
Total Not Requested42510%

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