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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: $27,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $32,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelClarityClarityClarityForte
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $21,300
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $20,130
Premium Plus Package       4,490
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Premium Plus Package       4,119
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,260
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,756
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $27,455
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $25,781

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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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,171
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelClarityClarityClarityForte
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC164hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$27,455
Adjustments for Features-1,125-975-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,870$29,040$58,660$27,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$25,781
Adjustments for Features-1,068215-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,417$-6,390$884$25,781
Cost Above Minimum$33,807$0$7,274$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelClarityClarityClarityForte
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0   
26 kWh battery pack $0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500  
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regeneration paddles$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,425$5,175$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$975$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,068215-110

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelClarityForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in179.5 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested302563%
Total Not Requested175037%

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