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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,270 $39,070 $18,100
Base Invoice $31,042 $35,379 $17,240
Navigation system 2,000    
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Cargo net     40
Navigation system 1,807    
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,000 0 2,590
Options (change) 1,807 0 2,257
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $37,080 $39,880 $21,440
Total Invoice $33,659 $36,189 $20,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,928
Model Year201120112012
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10512, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$37,080$39,880$21,440
Adjustments for Features-4,940-7,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,140$32,615$21,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,659$36,189$20,247
Adjustments for Features-4,484-6,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,175$29,596$20,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$421$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112012
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$7,115$9,440$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$7,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,484-6,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
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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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 512W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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