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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: $18,885

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $4,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021202120212021
ModelElementForteForteForteForteForte
TrimEXFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $17,890 $19,390 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,745 $18,885 $20,385 $21,485 $24,085 $23,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte FE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,972
Model Year201120212021202120212021
ModelElementForteForteForteForteForte
TrimEXFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,745$18,885$20,385$21,485$24,085$23,785
Adjustments for Features-1,4500-950-1,980-4,030-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,295$18,885$19,435$19,505$20,055$20,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$620$1,170$1,320

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120212021202120212021
ModelElementForteForteForteForteForte
TrimEXFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25$25$25
Removable cooler console$175     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125 
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear air vents    $100 
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler   $200  
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25   
Fog lights    $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$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$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Metal pedals     $75
Removable second row seats$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,845$1,395$2,345$3,375$5,425$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0$950$1,980$4,030$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3530-46-92-166-150

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112021
ModelElementForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in182.7 in
Width71.6 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.3 ft3

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