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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: $25,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,904

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,020 $39,670 $19,700
Base Invoice $32,017 $36,258 $18,759
Navigation system 2,000    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,600
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
Navigation system 1,824    
Technology Package     1,800
Premium Package     2,348
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 2,000 0 4,840
Options (change) 1,824 0 4,345
Destination 830 830 800
Total Price $37,850 $40,500 $25,340
Total Invoice $34,671 $37,088 $23,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,265
Model Year201320132014
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,850$40,500$25,340
Adjustments for Features-1,640-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$36,885$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$34,671$37,088$23,904
Adjustments for Features-1,502-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,169$33,778$23,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132014
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$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 
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
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, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,240$7,215$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,502-3,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in106.3 in
Length191.4 in171.3 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height71.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,299 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290080%
Total Not Requested72520%

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