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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: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $39,070 $15,995
Base Invoice $31,042 $35,379 $15,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Premium Package     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
4-speed automatic     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Premium Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     870
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 0 0 3,090
Options (change) 0 0 2,762
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $35,080 $39,880 $19,780
Total Invoice $31,852 $36,189 $18,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,266
Model Year201120112010
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7512, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$35,080$39,880$19,780
Adjustments for Features-5,395-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,685$31,335$19,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$31,852$36,189$18,687
Adjustments for Features-4,899-7,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,953$28,435$18,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,482$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112010
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Navigation system $600 
Off-road navigation system $0 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,190$10,340$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$8,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,899-7,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112010
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in104.3 in
Length190.9 in178.3 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height71.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,319 lb.2,740 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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