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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: $26,525

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,921

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,930 $19,990
Base Invoice $32,847 $18,993
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 0 5,685
Options (change) 0 5,078
Destination 940 850
Total Price $36,870 $26,525
Total Invoice $33,787 $24,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,500
Model Year20172016
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,870$26,525
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$25,850
Total Invoice$33,787$24,921
Adjustments for Features0-634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,787$24,287

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-634

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelRidgelineForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in106.3 in
Length210.0 in179.5 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height70.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft314.9 ft3

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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
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested95028%

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