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Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,555

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $3,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,460 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,884 $18,190
Navigation system 1,500  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 1,368  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 1,500 3,550
Options (change) 1,368 3,095
Destination 595 750
Total Price $20,555 $23,400
Total Invoice $18,847 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,290
Model Year20062012
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,555$23,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$18,645
Total Invoice$18,847$22,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,847$17,557

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$95$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,478

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.7 in178.3 in
Width69.0 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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