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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: $21,610

Kia Forte GT-Line   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Floor mats   125 125 125
Floor mats   102 102 102
Options (change) 0 125 125 125
Options (change) 0 102 102 102
Destination 790 995 995 995
Total Price $22,755 $21,610 $24,210 $23,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte GT-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,636
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6CVT-6S7
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)185/60-15215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,755$21,610$24,210$23,910
Adjustments for Features-700-2,050-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,685$21,610$22,160$22,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$700

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,195$2,125$4,175$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0$2,050$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-93-73

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelInsightForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length172.3 in182.7 in
Width66.7 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft315.3 ft3

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