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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: $26,820

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,228

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $21,600
Base Invoice $29,976 $20,410
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear bumper protector   75
Universal garage door opener   350
Navigation system 1,807  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear bumper protector   62
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,000 4,325
Options (change) 1,807 3,923
Destination 670 895
Total Price $35,760 $26,820
Total Invoice $32,453 $25,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,363
Model Year20082018
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6164hp 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$35,760$26,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$25,610
Total Invoice$32,453$25,228
Adjustments for Features0-1,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,453$24,090

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,138

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelRidgelineForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in106.3 in
Length206.8 in179.5 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height70.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested205046%
Total Not Requested242554%

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