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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: $21,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,992

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelPilotForte
TrimTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,895 $16,895
Base Invoice $33,415 $16,090
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 0 3,590
Options (change) 0 3,207
Destination 670 695
Total Price $37,565 $21,180
Total Invoice $34,085 $19,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,250
Model Year20092011
ModelPilotForte
TrimTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$37,565$21,180
Adjustments for Features-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,125$21,180
Total Invoice$34,085$19,992
Adjustments for Features-5,8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,242$19,992

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelPilotForte
TrimTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Off-road navigation system$0 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,715$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8430

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in104.3 in
Length190.9 in170.9 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height71.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,319 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested132583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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