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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: $13,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $19,300
Base Invoice $32,984 $18,380
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 0 3,550
Options (change) 0 3,095
Destination 940 775
Total Price $37,020 $23,625
Total Invoice $33,924 $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: $12,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,813
Model Year20182013
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,020$23,625
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,080$23,625
Total Invoice$33,924$22,250
Adjustments for Features-8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,063$22,250

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelRidgelineForte
TrimRTL-TSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
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 with automatic controls$250 
Rear defrost $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
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
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelRidgelineForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in104.3 in
Length210.0 in178.3 in
Width78.6 in69.9 in
Height70.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.2,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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