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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $1,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelInsightForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $20,917 $18,751 $19,707
Navigation system 1,725    
UVO   600  
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
Floor mats   115 115
Navigation system 1,637    
UVO   558  
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 1,725 5,515 4,315
Options (change) 1,637 4,985 3,889
Destination 790 825 825
Total Price $24,480 $26,030 $26,030
Total Invoice $23,344 $24,561 $24,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year201220152015
ModelInsightForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$24,480$26,030$26,030
Adjustments for Features0-5,180-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$20,850$21,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$23,344$24,561$24,421
Adjustments for Features0-4,888-4,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$19,673$20,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$709

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220152015
ModelInsightForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
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  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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  
Total Value of Features$1,670$6,850$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,888-4,039

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
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 Weight2,748 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 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 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 EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3625100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3350100%

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