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Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,356

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,490 $19,990
Base Invoice $28,328 $18,993
Sunroof 1,150  
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Sunroof 1,013  
Navigation system 1,818  
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Options (change) 3,150 5,000
Options (change) 2,831 4,513
Destination 595 850
Total Price $35,235 $25,840
Total Invoice $31,754 $24,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,024
Model Year20062016
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,235$25,840
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$25,840
Total Invoice$31,754$24,356
Adjustments for Features-3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,380$24,356

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear defrost $200
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,590$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3740

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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelRidgelineForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in106.3 in
Length206.8 in179.5 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height70.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume0.014.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested280083%
Total Not Requested57517%

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