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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: $20,630

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,669

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelElementElementForteForte
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,751 $19,707
Floor mats     115 115
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 0 0 115 115
Options (change) 0 0 93 93
Destination 670 670 825 825
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $20,630 $21,830
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,669 $20,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,859
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelElementElementForteForte
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$20,630$21,830
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,430-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$18,200$19,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,550
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,669$20,625
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,317-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$17,352$18,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$1,308

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelElementElementForteForte
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$920$1,145$3,350$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,430$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,317-1,965

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,434 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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