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Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122022
ModelForteAccord
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $32,840
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system   1,000
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Navigation system   912
Options (change) 3,550 1,000
Options (change) 3,095 912
Destination 750 1,095
Total Price $23,400 $34,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,366
Model Year20122022
ModelForteAccord
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4192hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG30/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,400$34,935
Adjustments for Features0-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$29,045

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122022
ModelForteAccord
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,150$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-338

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122022
ModelForteAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length178.3 in192.2 in
Width69.9 in73.3 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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