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Honda Element vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,610 Kia Forte GT-Line | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | EX | SC | GT-Line | EX | GT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $22,775 | $20,490 | $23,090 | $22,790 |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | 125 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | 102 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Destination | 670 | 670 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $21,610 | $24,210 | $23,910 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte GT-Line | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,290 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | EX | SC | GT-Line | EX | GT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 147hp I4 | 147hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 270, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 215/45-17 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $21,660 | $23,445 | $21,610 | $24,210 | $23,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -225 | -1,830 | -3,880 | -3,430 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,660 | $23,220 | $19,780 | $20,330 | $20,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,560 | $0 | $550 | $700 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | EX | SC | GT-Line | EX | GT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,270 | $1,495 | $3,100 | $5,150 | $4,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $225 | $1,830 | $3,880 | $3,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -210 | -93 | -176 | -157 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Model | Element | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 182.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,434 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 51.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
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