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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: $20,365

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,537

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,490 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $20,276 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Popular Plus Package   1,310    
Floor mats   115 115 115
Popular Plus Package   1,235    
Floor mats   93 93 93
Options (change) 0 1,425 115 115
Options (change) 0 1,328 93 93
Destination 770 850 850 850
Total Price $22,260 $20,365 $21,355 $21,955
Total Invoice $21,046 $19,537 $20,310 $20,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,257
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,260$20,365$21,355$21,955
Adjustments for Features0-780-1,255-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,260$19,585$20,100$21,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$21,046$19,537$20,310$20,754
Adjustments for Features0-748-1,194-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,046$18,789$19,116$20,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$327$1,369

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$1,670$2,450$2,925$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$1,255$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-748-1,194-596

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelInsightForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length172.3 in171.3 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height56.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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