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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,715 $18,895
Base Invoice $21,105 $18,000
Navigation system 1,500  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 1,389  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 1,500 3,550
Options (change) 1,389 3,095
Destination 790 695
Total Price $25,005 $23,140
Total Invoice $23,284 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,453
Model Year20132011
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,005$23,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,005$21,060
Total Invoice$23,284$21,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,284$19,831

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$995$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,959

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length179.4 in178.3 in
Width69.0 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
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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