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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: $19,220

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,065 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $21,012 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats   125 125 125
Floor mats   102 102 102
Options (change) 0 125 125 125
Options (change) 0 102 102 102
Destination 790 895 895 895
Total Price $22,855 $19,220 $23,120 $24,820
Total Invoice $21,802 $18,460 $21,963 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,603
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6S7
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)185/60-15195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,855$19,220$23,120$24,820
Adjustments for Features-7750-2,930-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,080$19,220$20,190$21,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970$2,395
Total Invoice$21,802$18,460$21,963$23,419
Adjustments for Features-7390-2,783-3,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,063$18,460$19,180$20,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720$1,935

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelInsightForteForteForte
TrimEXLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$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$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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  $100
Total Value of Features$2,795$2,020$4,950$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$2,930$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-7390-2,783-3,024

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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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