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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: $28,895

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,050

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,045 $23,800
Base Invoice $29,032 $22,422
Navigation system 2,200  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Navigation system 1,988  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,200 4,200
Options (change) 1,988 3,733
Destination 670 895
Total Price $34,915 $28,895
Total Invoice $31,690 $27,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,459
Model Year20082017
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD201hp I4
TransmissionA5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,915$28,895
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$28,020
Total Invoice$31,690$27,050
Adjustments for Features0-819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$26,231

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-819

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested225054%
Total Not Requested190046%

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