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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: $20,825

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,810

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $19,300
Base Invoice $19,621 $18,380
Sunroof   750
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 0 750
Options (change) 0 655
Destination 670 775
Total Price $21,980 $20,825
Total Invoice $20,291 $19,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,651
Model Year20082013
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,980$20,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$19,595
Total Invoice$20,291$19,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,291$18,640

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$945$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,170

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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.2,849 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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