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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: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,315

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $2,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimSiSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,090 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $21,452 $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 820 895 895
Total Price $23,910 $20,320 $22,915
Total Invoice $22,272 $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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year201520182018
ModelCivicForteForte
TrimSiSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,910$20,320$22,915
Adjustments for Features-7200-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$20,320$20,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$22,272$19,315$21,651
Adjustments for Features-6710-2,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,601$19,315$19,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520182018
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 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50  
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 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
HDMI port$25  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$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
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$2,620$1,900$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6710-2,126

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,002 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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