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Honda Element vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,690

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,885

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelElementForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $15,995
Base Invoice $18,137 $15,230
4-speed automatic   1,000
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 960
Destination 595 695
Total Price $20,220 $17,690
Total Invoice $18,732 $16,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,350
Model Year20062010
ModelElementForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/65-15
Total Price$20,220$17,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$16,115
Total Invoice$18,732$16,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$15,382

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelElementForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$950$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,503

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelElementForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length169.3 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft314.7 ft3

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