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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: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelCR-VCR-VForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $32,095 $22,100
Base Invoice $26,702 $30,119 $20,966
Navigation system 1,500    
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Floor mats     125
Navigation system 1,404    
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 1,500 0 3,725
Options (change) 1,404 0 3,338
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $30,845 $32,995 $26,720
Total Invoice $29,006 $31,019 $25,199

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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: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,585
Model Year201620162018
ModelCR-VCR-VForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4185hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG27/34 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,845$32,995$26,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$31,070$25,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$29,006$31,019$25,199
Adjustments for Features0-1,810-778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$29,209$24,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$203$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162018
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HDMI port$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,850$4,775$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,810-778

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelCR-VForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length179.4 in171.3 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height64.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,358 lb.2,928 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft356.4 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 radio50Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300071%
Total Not Requested125029%

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