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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,730 $19,300
Base Invoice $31,458 $18,380
Navigation system 2,350  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 2,124  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,350 3,550
Options (change) 2,124 3,095
Destination 810 775
Total Price $37,890 $23,625
Total Invoice $34,392 $22,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,324
Model Year20112013
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,890$23,625
Adjustments for Features-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,785$23,625
Total Invoice$34,392$22,250
Adjustments for Features-2,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,574$22,250

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,230$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8180

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
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.2,730 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested112588%
Total Not Requested15012%

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