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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: $22,745

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,480

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,030 $21,300
Base Invoice $32,026 $20,130
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 0 550
Options (change) 0 455
Destination 830 895
Total Price $35,860 $22,745
Total Invoice $32,856 $21,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,064
Model Year20132017
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,860$22,745
Adjustments for Features-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,245$22,745
Total Invoice$32,856$21,480
Adjustments for Features-3,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$21,480

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTLEX
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear defrost $200
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
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
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,965$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3120

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%

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