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Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,537

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelAccordForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,605 $21,300
Base Invoice $23,213 $20,130
Navigation system 2,200  
3.5L V6 2,300  
5-speed automatic 800  
Premium Plus Package   4,490
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Navigation system 1,989  
3.5L V6 2,078  
5-speed automatic 723  
Premium Plus Package   4,119
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,300 4,965
Options (change) 4,790 4,512
Destination 670 895
Total Price $31,575 $27,160
Total Invoice $28,673 $25,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,661
Model Year20092017
ModelAccordForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,575$27,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$24,475
Total Invoice$28,673$25,537
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,673$23,012

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
ModelAccordForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,140$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,525

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
ModelAccordForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length194.1 in179.5 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested257554%

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