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Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteCR-V
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $27,245
Base Invoice $22,422 $25,579
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Navigation system   1,500
AWD   1,250
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Navigation system   1,404
AWD   1,170
Options (change) 3,725 2,750
Options (change) 3,338 2,574
Destination 895 830
Total Price $28,420 $30,825
Total Invoice $26,655 $28,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,469
Model Year20182012
ModelForteCR-V
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionS7A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$28,420$30,825
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,270$30,825
Total Invoice$26,655$28,983
Adjustments for Features-1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,514$28,983

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20182012
ModelForteCR-V
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1410

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20182012
ModelForteCR-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length171.3 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in71.6 in
Height57.1 in64.7 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,426 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested240058%
Total Not Requested175042%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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