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Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,095

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,358

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,330 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $18,062 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Automatic climate control, front 1,200      
Automatic climate control, front 1,119      
Options (change) 1,200 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,119 0 0 0
Destination 595 895 895 895
Total Price $21,125 $19,095 $22,995 $24,695
Total Invoice $19,776 $18,358 $21,861 $23,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,610
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I3 H164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,125$19,095$22,995$24,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,360-7,290-7,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$14,735$15,705$17,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970$2,470
Total Invoice$19,776$18,358$21,861$23,317
Adjustments for Features0-4,192-6,930-7,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$14,166$14,931$16,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$765$2,079

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimBaseLXEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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  
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$685$5,045$7,975$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,360$7,290$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,192-6,930-7,072

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelInsightForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase94.5 in106.3 in
Length155.1 in171.3 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height53.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.356.4 ft3

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