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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: $24,385

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $11,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132021
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,020 $39,670 $22,790
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 0 0 600
Options (change) 0 0 497
Destination 830 830 995
Total Price $35,850 $40,500 $24,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,563
Model Year201320132021
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,850$40,500$24,385
Adjustments for Features-5,230-7,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,620$32,560$24,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132021
ModelPilotPilotForte
TrimEX-LTouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Media drive $15 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,730$10,440$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$7,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,792-7,2710

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132021
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in106.3 in
Length191.4 in182.7 in
Width78.5 in70.9 in
Height71.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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