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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,870 $18,100
Base Invoice $26,164 $17,240
Navigation system 1,500  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Navigation system 1,404  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 1,500 2,550
Options (change) 1,404 2,225
Destination 830 750
Total Price $30,200 $21,400
Total Invoice $28,398 $20,215

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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: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,138
Model Year20142012
ModelCR-VForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,200$21,400
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$21,400
Total Invoice$28,398$20,215
Adjustments for Features-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,353$20,215

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$4,000$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0450

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelCR-VForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in170.9 in
Width71.6 in69.9 in
Height64.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,305 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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