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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212013
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $28,300 $19,300
Navigation system 1,000    
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation system 926    
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,000 0 3,550
Options (change) 926 0 3,095
Destination 1,015 1,015 775
Total Price $27,615 $29,315 $23,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,383
Model Year202120212013
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,615$29,315$23,625
Adjustments for Features-800-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$25,040$23,625
Cost Above Minimum$1,775$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202120212013
ModelCivicCivicForte
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$6,175$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-1480

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212013
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 Weight2,918 lb.2,730 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
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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