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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: $25,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,800

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,845 $19,700
Base Invoice $24,971 $18,759
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,600
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,855  
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,348
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,000 4,715
Options (change) 1,855 4,241
Destination 810 800
Total Price $29,655 $25,215
Total Invoice $27,636 $23,800

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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: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,252
Model Year20112014
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,655$25,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$23,715
Total Invoice$27,636$23,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$22,384

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112014
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,575$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112014
ModelCR-VForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in171.3 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,389 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested117532%

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