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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelElementForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $18,137 $18,759 $19,717
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 800 800
Total Price $20,220 $20,500 $21,700
Total Invoice $18,732 $19,559 $20,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,970
Model Year200620142014
ModelElementForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$20,220$20,500$21,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,980-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$16,520$18,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900
Total Invoice$18,732$19,559$20,517
Adjustments for Features0-3,797-3,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$15,762$17,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,654

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620142014
ModelElementForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$570$4,550$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,797-3,101

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelElementForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in171.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft356.4 ft3

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