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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: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $2,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimEXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,460 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,884 $18,318 $20,130
Navigation system 1,500    
Premium Package   2,500  
Technology Package   1,490  
Floor mats   125 125
Navigation system 1,368    
Premium Package   2,301  
Technology Package   1,371  
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 1,500 4,115 125
Options (change) 1,368 3,774 102
Destination 595 895 895
Total Price $20,555 $24,310 $22,320
Total Invoice $18,847 $22,987 $21,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,515
Model Year200620172017
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimEXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,555$24,310$22,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,980-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$18,330$18,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$560
Total Invoice$18,847$22,987$21,127
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-3,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,847$17,332$17,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620172017
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimEXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
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$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,920$7,900$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,980$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,655-3,247

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.7 in179.5 in
Width69.0 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Metal pedals75No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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