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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: $23,540

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,170

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $21,600
Base Invoice $32,984 $20,410
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 1,045
Options (change) 0 865
Destination 940 895
Total Price $37,020 $23,540
Total Invoice $33,924 $22,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,059
Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,020$23,540
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$23,540
Total Invoice$33,924$22,170
Adjustments for Features-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,229$22,170

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6950

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in106.3 in
Length210.0 in179.5 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height70.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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

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

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