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Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,045 $16,895
Base Invoice $24,229 $16,090
Navigation system 1,700  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Navigation system 1,577  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,700 3,550
Options (change) 1,577 3,175
Destination 670 695
Total Price $28,415 $21,140
Total Invoice $26,476 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year20092011
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,415$21,140
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,195$21,140
Total Invoice$26,476$19,960
Adjustments for Features-2,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,407$19,960

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,770$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0690

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelCR-VForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length177.9 in170.9 in
Width71.6 in69.9 in
Height61.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,389 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%

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