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Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,980

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,045 $20,390
Base Invoice $29,032 $19,367
Navigation system 2,200  
Premium Tech Package   4,500
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,988  
Premium Tech Package   4,081
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,200 4,740
Options (change) 1,988 4,278
Destination 670 850
Total Price $34,915 $25,980
Total Invoice $31,690 $24,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,378
Model Year20082016
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$34,915$25,980
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,015$25,980
Total Invoice$31,690$24,495
Adjustments for Features-8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,873$24,495

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,400$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8170

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.0 in171.3 in
Width77.5 in70.1 in
Height70.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,264 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested310074%
Total Not Requested110026%

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