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Honda HR-V vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda HR-V vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,980

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $81

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelHR-VForteForte
TrimEX-LEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,040 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,340 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 0 3,725 3,725
Options (change) 0 3,338 3,338
Destination 940 895 895
Total Price $25,980 $26,720 $28,420
Total Invoice $25,280 $25,199 $26,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,519
Model Year201820182018
ModelHR-VForteForte
TrimEX-LEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,980$26,720$28,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,980$25,195$26,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$25,280$25,199$26,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,438-1,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,280$23,761$25,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300

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Features Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelHR-VForteForte
TrimEX-LEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HDMI port$25  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,975$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,438-1,594

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See a complete comparison of Honda HR-V vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelHR-VForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length169.1 in171.3 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height63.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.8 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda HR-V vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202548%
Total Not Requested222552%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%

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