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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: $18,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,495

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelRidgelineForteForte
TrimRTLEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $29,976 $15,230 $16,660
Premium Package   800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000 1,000
Sunroof     700
Premium Package   700  
Leather seating surfaces   870 870
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 0 1,800 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,570 1,480
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $33,760 $18,490 $19,890
Total Invoice $30,646 $17,495 $18,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,807
Model Year200820102010
ModelRidgelineForteForte
TrimRTLEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$33,760$18,490$19,890
Adjustments for Features-4,7850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$18,490$19,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525
Total Invoice$30,646$17,495$18,835
Adjustments for Features-4,3440-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,302$17,495$18,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$511

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820102010
ModelRidgelineForteForte
TrimRTLEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Dual-action tailgate$200  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost $200$200
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,955$1,170$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3440-829

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelRidgelineForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in104.3 in
Length206.8 in178.3 in
Width76.3 in69.9 in
Height70.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume0.014.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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