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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: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,960 $18,395
Navigation system 1,000  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Navigation system 912  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,000 4,590
Options (change) 912 4,077
Destination 1,120 695
Total Price $40,080 $23,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,474
Model Year20202011
ModelPilotForte
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$40,080$23,680
Adjustments for Features-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,865$23,680

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202011
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2140

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202011
ModelPilotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length196.5 in170.9 in
Width78.6 in69.9 in
Height70.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,036 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft30.0 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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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