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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: $21,725

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelInsightForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,490 $18,300 $19,800
Base Invoice $20,276 $17,430 $18,860
Navigation system 1,775    
Technology Package   1,900 1,800
Sunroof   750 750
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation system 1,669    
Technology Package   1,655 1,570
Sunroof   655 655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,775 2,650 3,550
Options (change) 1,669 2,310 3,095
Destination 770 775 775
Total Price $24,035 $21,725 $24,125
Total Invoice $22,715 $20,515 $22,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,329
Model Year201120132013
ModelInsightForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$24,035$21,725$24,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$19,470$20,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$22,715$20,515$22,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,129-3,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$18,386$19,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$783

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120132013
ModelInsightForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,370$3,625$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129-3,561

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelInsightForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in104.3 in
Length172.3 in170.9 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height56.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.5 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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