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Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,830

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $9,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForte
TrimRTLRTL-TGT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,780 $35,930 $22,790
Universal garage door opener     350
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Universal garage door opener     291
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 0 0 1,045
Options (change) 0 0 865
Destination 940 940 995
Total Price $34,720 $36,870 $24,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,939
Model Year201720172021
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForte
TrimRTLRTL-TGT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,720$36,870$24,830
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$34,170$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172021
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForte
TrimRTLRTL-TGT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,920$5,500$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,027-2,4740

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
ModelRidgelineForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in106.3 in
Length210.0 in182.7 in
Width78.6 in70.9 in
Height70.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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