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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: $25,675

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,910

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $26,600 $19,990
Base Invoice $22,109 $24,701 $18,993
Navigation system 1,000    
Premium Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Rear spoiler     295
Navigation system 926    
Premium Package     2,717
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 1,000 0 6,255
Options (change) 926 0 5,551
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $25,675 $27,475 $27,095
Total Invoice $23,910 $25,576 $25,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,046
Model Year201720172016
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,675$27,475$27,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,675$24,100$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$1,575$0$0
Total Invoice$23,910$25,576$25,394
Adjustments for Features0-3,142-914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,910$22,434$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$1,476$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172016
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,825$5,200$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,142-914

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelCivicForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in179.5 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,850 lb.2,960 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 in53.0 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-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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