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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: $19,220 Kia Forte LX | |||||
| Difference: $3,835 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460 Kia Forte LX | |||||
| Difference: $3,045 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | EX | SC | LX | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $22,385 | $23,270 | $18,200 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $20,835 | $21,656 | $17,463 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| 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 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $23,055 | $23,940 | $19,220 | $23,120 | $24,820 |
| Total Invoice | $21,505 | $22,326 | $18,460 | $21,963 | $23,419 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,972 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | EX | SC | LX | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 164hp I4 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | M5 | T6 | T6 | 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 | 195/65-15 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,055 | $23,940 | $19,220 | $23,120 | $24,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | -850 | 0 | -750 | -3,680 | -3,955 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,205 | $23,940 | $18,470 | $19,440 | $20,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,735 | $0 | $970 | $2,395 |
| Total Invoice | $21,505 | $22,326 | $18,460 | $21,963 | $23,419 |
| Adjustments for Features | -793 | 0 | -720 | -3,496 | -3,732 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,712 | $22,326 | $17,740 | $18,467 | $19,687 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,614 | $0 | $727 | $1,947 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forte | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | EX | SC | LX | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | $100 | |||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $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 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,795 | $1,945 | $2,695 | $5,625 | $5,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $850 | $0 | $750 | $3,680 | $3,955 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -793 | 0 | -720 | -3,496 | -3,732 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Model | Element | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,434 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
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