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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: $27,650

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,605 $20,890
Base Invoice $33,463 $19,707
Navigation system 1,000  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Navigation system 912  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 1,000 5,935
Options (change) 912 5,343
Destination 940 825
Total Price $38,545 $27,650
Total Invoice $35,315 $25,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,768
Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,545$27,650
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,720$27,650
Total Invoice$35,315$25,875
Adjustments for Features-1,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,643$25,875

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in171.3 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height69.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 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
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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
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 seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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