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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: $19,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,915

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $17,495
Base Invoice $19,621 $16,660
Sunroof   700
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof   610
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 0 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,560
Destination 670 695
Total Price $21,980 $19,890
Total Invoice $20,291 $18,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,327
Model Year20082010
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,980$19,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$18,890
Total Invoice$20,291$18,915
Adjustments for Features0-951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,291$17,964

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$975$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-951

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
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.2,868 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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