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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: $24,310

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,987

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,715 $19,300
Base Invoice $21,105 $18,318
Navigation system 1,500  
Premium Package   2,500
Technology Package   1,490
Floor mats   125
Navigation system 1,389  
Premium Package   2,301
Technology Package   1,371
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,500 4,115
Options (change) 1,389 3,774
Destination 790 895
Total Price $25,005 $24,310
Total Invoice $23,284 $22,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,328
Model Year20132017
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,005$24,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,005$21,105
Total Invoice$23,284$22,987
Adjustments for Features0-3,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,284$19,956

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
ModelCivicForte
TrimSiS
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 
911 assist $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,120$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,031

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length179.4 in179.5 in
Width69.0 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested212594%

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