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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: $9,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCR-VCR-VForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $32,095 $18,100
Base Invoice $26,702 $30,119 $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 0 2,550
Options (change) 1,404 0 2,225
Destination 900 900 750
Total Price $30,845 $32,995 $21,400
Total Invoice $29,006 $31,019 $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: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,946
Model Year201620162012
ModelCR-VCR-VForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4185hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG27/34 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,845$32,995$21,400
Adjustments for Features-3,025-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$28,045$21,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$29,006$31,019$20,215
Adjustments for Features-2,845-4,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,161$26,365$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$204$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162012
ModelCR-VCR-VForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$6,725$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,845-4,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelCR-VForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length179.4 in170.9 in
Width71.6 in69.9 in
Height64.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,358 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
35.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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