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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: $20,320

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,315

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimSiSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $19,621 $18,318 $20,410
Floor mats   125 125
Rear spoiler     295
Floor mats   102 102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 0 125 420
Options (change) 0 102 346
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $21,980 $20,320 $22,915
Total Invoice $20,291 $19,315 $21,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,480
Model Year200820182018
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimSiSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG25/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,980$20,320$22,915
Adjustments for Features0-530-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$19,790$20,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$20,291$19,315$21,651
Adjustments for Features0-504-2,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,291$18,811$19,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$213

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820182018
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimSiSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$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  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$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
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,045$2,575$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504-2,627

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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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