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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: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $17,600
Base Invoice $19,554 $16,760
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 0 2,750
Options (change) 0 2,400
Destination 835 750
Total Price $21,875 $21,100
Total Invoice $20,389 $19,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,328
Model Year20162012
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,875$21,100
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$20,200
Total Invoice$20,389$19,910
Adjustments for Features0-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,389$19,061

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-849

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in178.3 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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