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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: $18,365

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,899

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAccordAccordAccordForte
TrimSport 2.0TEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,310 $31,970 $35,800 $16,700
Base Invoice $27,721 $29,235 $32,728 $16,367
10-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
10-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 0 0 0 770
Options (change) 0 0 0 637
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $31,205 $32,865 $36,695 $18,365
Total Invoice $28,616 $30,130 $33,623 $17,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,629
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAccordAccordAccordForte
TrimSport 2.0TEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4252hp I4252hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/34 MPG23/34 MPG23/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10450, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17235/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$31,205$32,865$36,695$18,365
Adjustments for Features-8,820-10,270-13,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,385$22,595$22,875$18,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$490$0
Total Invoice$28,616$30,130$33,623$17,899
Adjustments for Features-8,088-9,415-12,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,528$20,715$20,960$17,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$432$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAccordAccordAccordForte
TrimSport 2.0TEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600 
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,965$11,415$14,965$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,820$10,270$13,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,088-9,415-12,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelAccordForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length192.2 in179.5 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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