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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: $22,875

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,315

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $3,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $21,600
Base Invoice $19,554 $20,410
Honda Sensing 1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Honda Sensing 926  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,000 4,025
Options (change) 926 3,672
Destination 835 895
Total Price $22,875 $26,520
Total Invoice $21,315 $24,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130
Model Year20162018
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,875$26,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,875$22,770
Total Invoice$21,315$24,977
Adjustments for Features0-3,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,315$21,445

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelCivicForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Total Value of Features$2,725$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,532

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in179.5 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested195044%
Total Not Requested252556%

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