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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: $11,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,270 $39,070 $20,390
Base Invoice $31,042 $35,379 $19,367
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium Tech Package     4,500
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
Navigation system 1,807    
Premium Tech Package     4,081
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 2,000 0 4,740
Options (change) 1,807 0 4,278
Destination 810 810 850
Total Price $37,080 $39,880 $25,980
Total Invoice $33,659 $36,189 $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: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,895
Model Year201120112016
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10512, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$37,080$39,880$25,980
Adjustments for Features-2,500-4,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,580$35,055$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,659$36,189$24,495
Adjustments for Features-2,269-4,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,390$31,811$24,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$421$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112016
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,600$7,925$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$4,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,269-4,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in106.3 in
Length190.9 in171.3 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height71.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,319 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft356.4 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested335080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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