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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: $28,110

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $23,090
Navigation system 1,500  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Navigation system 1,404  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,500 4,025
Options (change) 1,404 3,672
Destination 830 995
Total Price $29,575 $28,110

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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: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,441
Model Year20122021
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionA5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,575$28,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$26,335

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,875$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-295

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelCR-VForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.7 in
Width71.6 in70.9 in
Height64.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		37.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

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