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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: $24,535

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,700 $26,500 $22,790
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 0 0 970
Options (change) 0 0 803
Destination 835 835 995
Total Price $24,535 $27,335 $24,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,084
Model Year201620162021
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/42 MPG31/42 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,535$27,335$24,755
Adjustments for Features-1,900-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,635$21,360$24,755
Cost Above Minimum$1,275$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162021
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$8,050$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$5,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,770-5,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in182.7 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height55.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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