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Honda Clarity vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelClarityClarityForte
TrimElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $19,990
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,000
Floor mats     115
Rear spoiler     295
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Premium Package     2,717
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 0 0 5,410
Options (change) 0 0 4,850
Destination 890 890 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $26,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,675
Model Year201720172016
ModelClarityClarityForte
TrimElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp E174hp FC173hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,010$59,380$26,250
Adjustments for Features-2,850-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,160$56,780$26,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,620$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172016
ModelClarityClarityForte
TrimElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100 
Sunroof  $900
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 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,225$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments628-390

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelClarityForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in179.5 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested245073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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