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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: $28,895

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,050

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,020 $39,670 $23,800
Base Invoice $32,017 $36,258 $22,422
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Navigation system 1,824    
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,000 0 4,200
Options (change) 1,824 0 3,733
Destination 830 830 895
Total Price $37,850 $40,500 $28,895
Total Invoice $34,671 $37,088 $27,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,600
Model Year201320132018
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,850$40,500$28,895
Adjustments for Features-1,115-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,735$37,410$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$34,671$37,088$27,050
Adjustments for Features-1,021-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,650$34,258$27,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$608$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132018
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,390$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,021-2,8300

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested285069%
Total Not Requested130031%

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