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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteAccord
TrimEXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $25,605
Base Invoice $20,410 $23,213
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 350  
3.5L V6   2,300
5-speed automatic   800
Navigation system   2,200
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Universal garage door opener 291  
3.5L V6   2,078
5-speed automatic   723
Navigation system   1,989
Options (change) 4,375 5,300
Options (change) 3,963 4,790
Destination 895 670
Total Price $26,870 $31,575
Total Invoice $25,268 $28,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,883
Model Year20182009
ModelForteAccord
TrimEXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4271hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,870$31,575
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,235$31,575
Total Invoice$25,268$28,673
Adjustments for Features-2,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,790$28,673

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20182009
ModelForteAccord
TrimEXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,775$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20182009
ModelForteAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in194.1 in
Width70.1 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested220049%
Total Not Requested227551%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested122586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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